Fats & oils

Oil, sheanut

FDC 171429tablespoon (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 10 · -12 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Oil, sheanut is mostly calories with little else, scoring 10 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 50 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 884 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (46.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 100 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories884 kcal44%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat47 g233%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 171429

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density10 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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