It has approximately 6 percent less saturated fat than other oils. Corn Made from the germ of the corn kernel. Corn oil is almost tasteless and is excellent for cooking because it can withstand high temperatures without smoking. It is high in polyunsaturated fat and is used to make margarine, salad dressings and mayonnaise. Olive A monosaturated oil extracted from tree-ripened olives.
Olive oils range from light amber to green in color and bland to extremely strong in flavor.
Olive oil is graded according to its degree of acidity and the process used to extract the oil. Peanut Made from pressed, steam-cooked peanuts. Peanut oil has a bland flavor and is good for cooking because it doesn't absorb or transfer flavors. Its smoking point is slightly lower than corn or safflower oil. Contains 17 percent saturated fat.