Canola Oil And Cholesterol. Canola oil contains zero cholesterol and is a good source of energy, at 884 kcal/100grams. Canola oil contains phytosterols, molecules that reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your body.
Fats and oils like canola oil aid in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins a, d, e, and k. Previous work in this laboratory had shown in a pilot study that canola oil could lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. Canola oil is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (and some polyunsaturated fatty acids) and has a moderate to high smoke point for cooking, baking and frying.