Reference information
Nutritional notes for oils.
General reference figures for the product types we package. Orient buyers and shelf teams here, and rely on each product's spec sheet for exact values.
Please note: the figures below are general references for typical edible oils and may vary by harvest, refining and supplier. They are not a substitute for the specification sheet of any specific Enroute Imports product. Request the relevant spec sheet for guaranteed values.
All edible oils, at a glance
Pure oils are 100% fat.
Edible oils contain no protein, carbohydrate, fibre or sugar, only fat and its associated energy. What differs between oils is the type of fat.
Typical fat composition
Fat profile by oil type
Approximate share of total fat, per 100 g of oil. Values are typical references and round to whole percentages.
| Oil | Saturated | Monounsat. | Polyunsat. | Smoke point* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 14% | 73% | 11% | 190 °C / 374 °F |
| Pure / Pomace Olive Oil | 14% | 73% | 11% | 210 °C / 410 °F |
| Canola Oil | 7% | 63% | 28% | 204 °C / 400 °F |
| Soybean Oil | 16% | 23% | 58% | 232 °C / 450 °F |
| Corn Oil | 13% | 28% | 55% | 232 °C / 450 °F |
*Smoke point varies with refining and freshness; refined oils generally tolerate higher heat than unrefined.
Per serving
Typical values per 1 tbsp
A standard tablespoon serving (≈14 g) is comparable across pure oils; the difference lies in the balance of fats, shown above.
| Measure | Olive | Canola | Soybean | Corn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 120 cal | 120 cal | 120 cal | 120 cal |
| Total fat | 14 g | 14 g | 14 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1 g | 2 g | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Label glossary
What common labels mean.
Plain-language definitions for terms you'll see on oil packaging.
- Cholesterol free
- Cholesterol comes only from animal sources, so all plant oils are naturally cholesterol free.
- Trans fat free
- The oil contains no artificial trans fats from partial hydrogenation.
- Non-GMO
- Made from crops that are not genetically modified, where stated on the spec sheet.
- Cold pressed
- Extracted by pressing without added heat, preserving more of the oil's natural flavour.
Handling & storage
Store cool, dark & tightly sealed.
Keep oils away from light and heat, with the cap on tight. Decant working portions into smaller bottles so the bulk container stays sealed between uses. Use within best-before for peak character.