Monounsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated fat contains a single carbon-carbon double bond and is considered a heart-healthy fat, central to the Mediterranean diet. Replacing saturated fat with monounsaturated fat from sources like olive oil and avocado helps lower LDL cholesterol and supports cardiovascular health.
- Unit
- g
- Functions
- Energy source, Improving blood lipid profile by lowering LDL cholesterol, Component of cell membranes, Carrier for fat-soluble vitamins
- Food sources
- Olive oil, Avocado, Almonds, Peanuts, Canola oil, Hazelnuts
Richest foods
| Butter, Salted | Dairy | 21 g |
| Avocado Oil | Fats & oils | 9.9 g |
| Olive Oil, Extra Virgin | Fats & oils | 9.9 g |
| Avocado, Raw, All Varieties | Fruit | 9.8 g |
| Canola Oil | Fats & oils | 8.9 g |
| Peanut Oil | Fats & oils | 6.2 g |
| Lard | Fats & oils | 5.8 g |
| Sesame Oil | Fats & oils | 5.4 g |
| Ghee (Clarified Butter) | Fats & oils | 3.7 g |
| Soybean Oil (Vegetable Oil) | Fats & oils | 3.1 g |
| Flaxseed Oil | Fats & oils | 2.5 g |
| Almond Milk, Unsweetened | Beverage | 1.5 g |
Amount per food's listed serving.