Foods Highest in MUFA 18:1 c

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) ranks #1 of 50 for MUFA 18:1 c, at 74.7G per 100g.

What These MUFA 18:1 c Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for MUFA 18:1 c, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. There is no established FDA Daily Value for MUFA 18:1 c, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce), delivering 74.7G per 100g. The top three (Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce), Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic, Oil, safflower) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three MUFA 18:1 c sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) 74.7 G -
2 Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic 71.5 G -
3 Oil, safflower 71.0 G -
4 Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%) 69.9 G -
5 Oil, olive, extra virgin 67.8 G -
6 Oil, olive, extra light 65.0 G -
7 Oil, sunflower 62.9 G -
8 Oil, industrial, canola with antifoaming agent, principal uses salads, woks and light frying 60.6 G -
9 Oil, industrial, canola for salads, woks and light frying 59.5 G -
10 Oil, corn and canola 57.1 G -
11 Oil, industrial, mid-oleic, sunflower 57.0 G -
12 Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for deep fat frying 47.3 G -
13 Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) 43.6 G -
14 Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) 38.8 G -
15 Seeds, sunflower seed butter, without salt 38.8 G -
16 Oil, cooking and salad, ENOVA, 80% diglycerides 36.3 G -
17 Peanut butter with omega-3, creamy 35.4 G -
18 Almond butter, creamy 34.3 G -
19 Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 34.1 G -
20 Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, with salt added 33.8 G -
21 Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added 33.2 G -
22 Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, with salt added 32.7 G -
23 Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, without salt added 32.7 G -
24 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated) and cottonseed, principal use as a tortilla shortening 31.7 G -
25 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), principal uses popcorn and flavoring vegetables 31.6 G -
26 Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose 31.5 G -
27 Nuts, almonds 31.3 G -
28 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, principal uses icings and fillings 31.1 G -
29 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections 30.8 G -
30 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying 30.7 G -
31 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), multiuse for non-dairy butter flavor 30.3 G -
32 Shortening, vegetable, household, composite 30.3 G -
33 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 30.3 G -
34 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt 30.3 G -
35 Peanut butter, creamy 29.8 G -
36 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw 29.6 G -
37 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw 29.4 G -
38 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 29.3 G -
39 Oil, industrial, soy, ultra low linolenic 28.4 G -
40 Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, with salt added 27.9 G -
41 Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, lightly salted 27.9 G -
42 Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 27.9 G -
43 Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve 27.7 G -
44 Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking 27.3 G -
45 Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, salt added, CHOSEN ROASTER 27.2 G -
46 Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, salt added, PLANTERS pistachio blend 27.1 G -
47 Pork, fresh, separable fat, cooked 26.7 G -
48 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and soy (winterized), pourable clear fry 26.2 G -
49 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw 25.8 G -
50 Pork, fresh, separable fat, raw 25.8 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in MUFA 18:1 c?

Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) is the food highest in MUFA 18:1 c, with 74.7G per 100g.

How much MUFA 18:1 c do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for MUFA 18:1 c. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of MUFA 18:1 c?

Top whole food sources of MUFA 18:1 c include Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce), Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic, Oil, safflower, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — MUFA 18:1 c (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

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