Fats & oils

Vegetable oil, palm kernel

FDC 171422tablespoon (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 5 · -17 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Vegetable oil, palm kernel is mostly calories with little else, scoring 5 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 56 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (25% DV). Most of its 862 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (81.5 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
Calories862 kcal43%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat82 g408%
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 E3.8 mg25%

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FDC 171422

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E25% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density5 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

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Oil, coconutDensity 5 vs 5Oil, cocoa butterDensity 7 vs 5Oil, babassuDensity 8 vs 5

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