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Nutritional Profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
We got 30 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 144 | 886 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 834 mg | 236.4 mg | 153 | 1687 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 87.6 g | 24.8 g | 11 | 11 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 g | 28.3 g | 1 | 1 |
| Saturated Fats (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 54 | 192 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 14 | 382 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 3.1 g | 881.7 mg | 12 | 15 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 156 mg | 44.2 mg | 23 | 203 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 2.5 g | 705.9 mg | 13 | 17 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 53.4 g | 15.1 g | 1 | 1 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 18.9 g | 5.4 g | 3 | 4 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 93 | 222 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.9 g | 530.1 mg | 126 | 481 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 53 | 290 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 138 | 835 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 834 mg | 236.4 mg | 55 | 459 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 834 mg | 236.4 mg | 144 | 1566 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 68 | 294 |
| Phylloquinone | 24.7 µg | 7 µg | 35 | 675 |
| Minerals (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 25 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 290 µg | 82.2 µg | 5 | 900 |
| Potassium, K | 2 mg | 567 µg | 35 | 901 |
| Sodium, Na | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 54 | 1148 |
| Zinc, Zn | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 16 | 929 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 29 | 1154 |
| Phytosterols | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 27 | 53 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 57 | 2726 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 31 | 684 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 884 kcal | 250.6 kcal | 6 | 9 |
| KJ (Energy) | 3,700 kj | 1,048.9 kj | 3 | 5 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Palm Kernel Oil (Confection Fat, Uses Similar To High Quality Cocoa Butter, Industrial)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tsp | 4.5 g | 0.2 oz |
| Tbsp | 13.6 g | 0.5 oz |
| Cup | 218.0 g | 7.7 oz |
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| Palm & Palm Kernel Oil | No of Nutrients |
(Filling Fat, Non-Hydrogenated, Industrial) | 30 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | No of Nutrients |
| 19 | |
(Hydrogenated, Confection Fat, Intermediate Grade Product, Industrial) | 30 |
(Hydrogenated, Confection Fat, Uses Similar To 95 Degree Hard Butter, Industrial) | 29 |
(Hydrogenated, Filling Fat, Industrial) | 29 |
(Hydrogenated, Used For Whipped Toppings, Non-Dairy, Industrial) | 30 |
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