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  • krythie
    krythie Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks for mentioning the protein powder. I have protein powder in my smoothie everyday, since I don't always eat meat. I can't be without it.
  • caelitusLux
    caelitusLux Posts: 10
    Question.. Olive oil is under Level 2 but what about coconut oil? I like it better for cooking than olive, but i'm afraid of where you might put it in the outline...
  • jamaicanlady
    jamaicanlady Posts: 878 Member
    Question.. Olive oil is under Level 2 but what about coconut oil? I like it better for cooking than olive, but i'm afraid of where you might put it in the outline...

    I found the following information on caloriecount.about.com

    Coconut oil (1 tsp)
    Grade: C
    Calories: 39
    Total fat: 4.5g
    Saturated fat: 3.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g

    Olive oil (1 tsp)
    Grade: B
    Calories: 40
    Total fat: 4.5g
    Saturated fat: 0.6g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
    Monounsaturated fat: 3.3g

    Canola oil (1 tsp)
    Grade: C+
    Calories: 40
    Total fat: 4.5g
    Saturated fat: 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
    Monounsaturated fat: 2.8g

    Based on that, since Olive oil is in level 2 and Canola oil is in level 3, I'm going to place Coconut oil in level 4 since it is so high in saturated fat. Bear in mind though, if you are using it to FRY, it automatically ends up in level 5.

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