Common questions

Is Canola Oil healthy?

Canola Oil scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Canola oil is a processed culinary ingredient that is highly refined, which can lead to a loss of nutritional value.

How processed is Canola Oil?

Canola Oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Canola Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Canola oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Canola Oil

Name: Canola Oil
Brand: Mike's

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Bioengineered

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Badlands Beverage Brands, Inc.

Category Cooking Oils

Summary

Canola oil is a processed culinary ingredient that is highly refined, which can lead to a loss of nutritional value. It is classified as a seed oil and contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The extraction process often involves heat and chemicals, further degrading its quality compared to less processed oils like extra virgin olive oil.

Key ingredients 1

Canola oil

Very Bad

Canola oil is classified as a seed oil, which is highly processed and often refined, leading to a loss of nutritional value. It contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The extraction process typically involves heat and chemicals, which can further degrade its quality.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation and contribute to chronic health issues when consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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