Oil, cooking and salad, ENOVA, 80% diglycerides
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Enova oil is a specialty cooking and salad oil made from 80% diglycerides, giving it a clean, neutral taste and a light, smooth texture that doesn't feel greasy. It's a pure fat source, delivering 100g of fat per 100g, but its unique structure means it's metabolized differently than typical triglyceride oils.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 0% carbs · 100% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its versatility and clean profile—it works beautifully in everything from a delicate vinaigrette to a high-heat stir-fry without adding unwanted flavor. Its lighter mouthfeel is also prized for making fried foods feel less heavy.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a 100% fat, it is extremely calorie-dense, which can be a downside for those monitoring energy intake. The diglyceride structure may cause mild digestive discomfort in some individuals if consumed in large quantities. Tip: Use standard oil portion control (e.g., 1 tablespoon for sautéing) and pair it with high-fiber vegetables to increase satiety.
Key benefits
- High in monounsaturated fats (similar profile to olive oil)
- Neutral flavor doesn't overpower dishes
- High smoke point suitable for sautéing and frying
- Less likely to be stored as body fat due to diglyceride structure
- Good for salad dressings without a heavy mouthfeel
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The diglycerides in Enova oil are structured so that the body absorbs and uses them more like carbohydrates for immediate energy, rather than storing them as body fat.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.00 g |
| Energy | 884 kcal |
| Energy | 3699 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g |
| Ash | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.00 g |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 21.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 1.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 101 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 30.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.0 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.36 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 37.0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 36.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 36.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.48 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.14 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 53.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 45.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 45.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 7.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 1.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 1.8 g |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) — USDA does not publish this profile for Oil.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How is Enova oil different from olive oil or canola oil?
Enova oil is primarily composed of 80% diglycerides, whereas standard oils like olive and canola are made of triglycerides. This structural difference affects how your body metabolizes and stores the fat.
Can I use Enova oil for high-heat cooking like deep frying?
Yes, Enova oil has a high smoke point, making it suitable for sautéing, stir-frying, and even deep-frying at appropriate temperatures without breaking down.
Is Enova oil considered a healthy fat?
It contains a favorable fatty acid profile similar to olive oil, rich in monounsaturated fats. However, it is still 100% fat and very calorie-dense, so it should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 8.84 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.