Tallow is a natural source of vitamins E and D. More than half of beef tallow is composed of oleic and palmitoleic acids, which are heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and help to lower LDL, or bad, cholesterol.

Lard has less saturated fat and cholesterol than butter. The predominant fat in lard is monounsaturated fat, which is considered heart healthy and also found in high levels in olive oil.

Coconut oil helps to control blood sugar levels, as it preserves insulin action and insulin resistance. It also could help prevent liver disease by reversing hepatosteatosis. Coconut oil contains powerful antioxidants that fight against free radicals in the body.

Palm oil contains minor amounts of cholesterol, but could contribute to higher levels of LDL cholesterol, or good cholesterol, in the blood. Palm oil is the richest natural source of carotenoids, with 500-700ppm, and is lower in saturated fats than coconut oil, butter, and cocoa butter.

Studies show that olive oil modulates CVD risk factors, and contains substances that may help colorectal cancer.

Additionally, there is a reverse association between olive oil consumption and cancer risk, and the polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil may offer protection from CVD, atherosclerosis, stroke, brain dysfunction, and cancer.

The high stearic acid content in cacao butter has a neutral effect on cholesterol levels. Cocoa butter is also resistant to breaking down when exposed to high heat, and contains vitamins E and K.

Shea butter is rich in vitamins E and A, while also containing small amounts of vitamins K, F, and zinc. It is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Avocado oil is a good source of the antioxidant lutein, vitamin E, and phytosterol, which helps lower bad cholesterol. The consumption of avocado oil has been shown in studies to potentially have positive effects on liver function biochemical markers. Avocado oil is also a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids, the consumption of which is associated with benefits for the cardiovascular system. Additionally, avocado pulp oil has been shown to catalyze anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the enzymes COX-1 and COX-2 in a similar way to the drug, ibuprofen, and extra virgin olive oil.

Avocado oil is high in antioxidants and healthy fats, as it is pressed from the pulp of avocado fruits.

Wheat germ oil has a high content of vitamin E and phytosterols.

Wheat germ oil shows promising anti-inflammatory benefits.

Peanut oil contains resveratrol, a natural antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory effects.

The monounsaturated fats in peanut oil support heart health and brain health. Research suggests that monounsaturated fats in the diet are linked to improved memory and a lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases. 

Peanut oil contains phytosterols, which help reduce inflammation in the body. Amongst cooking oils, peanut oil has one of the highest levels of this chemical. Peanut oil is also high in vitamin E.

Amongst seed oils, soybean oil has one of the highest amounts of omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Soybean oil contains vitamin E, which promotes anti-inflammatory and promotes skin health.

Soybean oil has been shown to have a positive impact on LDL cholesterol levels, as well as helping with blood pressure management.

Sesame seed oil is rich in vitamins E, K, and other antioxidants. It is an excellent choice to support heart health, skin health, and inflammation.

A study done with 24 people with high blood lipid levels observed that consuming a diet with high oleic sunflower oil for 8 weeks led to significant increases in HDL, or good, cholesterol, compared to a diet without sunflower oil.

Sunflower oil has a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats that contain essential fatty acids, such as omega-6.

Safflower oil, like most seed oils, is high in both vitamin E and omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Rice bran oil has been found to lower cholesterol in healthy, moderately hypercholesterolemic adults

The seeds of grapes have a higher concentration of antioxidants than even those present in grapes themselves, which means grapeseed oil has this higher concentration as well.

Cottonseed oil has been shown in some research to potentially reduce inflammation. Cottonseed oil is high in vitamin E, an antioxidant that plays an important role in fighting inflammation in the body.

Corn oil has high amounts of vitamin E, is highly digestible, and has been shown to lower serum cholesterol in scientific studies. Corn oil is also high in omega-6 fatty acids, one of two essential fatty acids our body needs to function properly.

Canola oil has the highest levels of alpha-linoleic acid, an omega-3 essential fatty acid, amongst commodity vegetable oils. Canola oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and is a good source of vitamin E. It is also low in saturated fats, the excessive consumption of which has been linked to cardiovascular disease.