Is coconut oil or olive oil better for frying?

Chef's answer
In terms of health impacts, it is better to cook with olive oil. Compared to a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of coconut oil contains about six times the amount of saturated fat, nearly meeting the daily limit of about 13 grams that the American Heart Association recommends.
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High quality extra virgin olive oils (with low free fatty acids) have a high smoke point. They are an excellent choice, but an expensive one. Mass produced, low quality olive oils have a much lower smoke point..
If you pan-fry fish at home in a tablespoon of olive oil, most of the fat is healthy unsaturated fat, and you don't get any trans fat. You can make the meal even more healthful by choosing salmon or another fish rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and serving it with a whole grain and two vegetables..
Ingredients
  • 1 onion.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander.
  • 12 Jacos cream crackers.
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano.
  • 2 heaped teaspoons Dijon mustard.
  • 500 g quality minced beef.
  • 1 large free-range egg.
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