Is sunflower oil the same thing as olive oil?!


Question: Is sunflower oil the same thing as olive oil!?
heard that two teaspoons of olive oil a day is good for the heart!. we have sunflower oil in the house, could that be used instead!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
No!. Sunflower oil is made from the seeds of sunflowers!.

Olive oil is made from olives!.

Whether or not you can substitute sunflower oil for olive oil depends on what you're using it for!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

no!. the composition of the oils are different!. the ratio of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fat are different!. granted the composition can be similar I would not substitute and expect similar results!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

www!.askdrsears!.com/html/4/t043800!.asp me!.
ITs not the sme!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

No!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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