Side-by-Side Comparison
Cooking Oils & Fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) vs. Lard (Rendered Leaf Pork Fat)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Lard (Rendered Leaf Pork Fat)
Extra virgin olive oil is mechanically cold-extracted unrefined oil from olives (Olea europaea) with free acidity <0.8%. Per 100g, it provides 884 kcal, 100g lipids (73% oleic monounsaturated fat), a smoke point of 190°C–207°C (375°F–405°F), and rich polyphenols.
Lard is rendered fat from pigs (Sus domesticus), with leaf lard around the kidneys being the purest grade. Per 100g, it provides 902 kcal, 100g fat (45% monounsaturated oleic, 39% saturated, 11% polyunsaturated), and a smoke point of 190°C (375°F).
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Smoke Point
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190 – 207°C (375 – 405°F) | 190°C (375°F) |
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Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
73.0 (Oleic Acid) % | 45.0 (Oleic Acid) % |
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Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
10.5 (Linoleic Acid) % | 11.0 (Linoleic Acid) % |
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Saturated Fat (SFA)
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14.0 (Palmitic Acid) % | 39.0 (Palmitic, Stearic) % |
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Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
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10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
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Primary Fatty Acid
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Oleic Acid (C18:1 cis-9) | Oleic Acid (C18:1) |
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Free Acidity (as Oleic)
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≤ 0.80 % | ≤ 0.50 % |
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Extraction Method
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Cold Mechanical First Press (< 27°C / 80.6°F) | Gentle thermal rendering |
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Shelf Life
|
18 – 24 Months (Dark glass, cool storage) | 12 Months (Refrigerated) |
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