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Is Cooking Oil healthy?

Cooking Oil scores 67/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cooking oil blend includes beneficial oils like extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil, which are minimally processed and support heart health.

How processed is Cooking Oil?

Cooking Oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Cooking Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Extra virgin olive oil, Avocado oil count in its favor; High oleic sunflower oil, Grapeseed oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cooking Oil

Chefs Life
67 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This cooking oil blend includes beneficial oils like extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil, which are minimally processed and support heart health. However, the inclusion of grapeseed oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids and often extracted using high heat and solvents, detracts from the overall healthiness. The presence of this oil, despite the non-GMO status, introduces a level of processing that impacts the score negatively.

Key ingredients 4

Extra virgin olive oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality monounsaturated fat with anti-inflammatory properties. It contains antioxidants that support heart health and is extracted through cold-pressing, preserving beneficial compounds. This oil is considered one of the healthiest fats available.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats that support heart health and provide anti-inflammatory properties. Contains antioxidants like vitamin E and polyphenols that may reduce oxidative stress.

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Avocado oil
Very Good

Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking. It is minimally processed and retains beneficial nutrients such as vitamin E and lutein. This oil supports heart health and may improve nutrient absorption from other foods.

Benefits

Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, supporting cardiovascular health and nutrient absorption.

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High oleic sunflower oil
Very Bad

Heavily flagged ingredient class under Scout's doctrine.

Risks

Excessive consumption may still contribute to an imbalance in omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio.

Benefits

Provides a stable cooking oil option with a higher monounsaturated fat content, which is beneficial for heart health.

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Grapeseed oil
Very Bad

Grapeseed oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation if consumed in excess. It is often extracted using high heat and solvents, which can degrade its nutritional quality. Despite being marketed as healthy, it lacks the beneficial properties of oils like olive or avocado oil.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The extraction process may also introduce harmful residues.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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