Foods Highest in PUFA 18:2 i

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

Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose ranks #1 of 50 for PUFA 18:2 i, at 4.0G per 100g.

What These PUFA 18:2 i Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for PUFA 18:2 i, 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 PUFA 18:2 i, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose, delivering 4.0G per 100g. The top three (Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose, Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for deep fat frying, Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying) 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 PUFA 18:2 i sources side-by-side

#	Food	Amount	% DV
1	Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose	4.0 G	-
2	Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for deep fat frying	3.8 G	-
3	Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying	3.3 G	-
4	Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated) and cottonseed, principal use as a tortilla shortening	3.0 G	-
5	Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), principal uses popcorn and flavoring vegetables	2.9 G	-
6	Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), multiuse for non-dairy butter flavor	2.8 G	-
7	Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries	2.7 G	-
8	Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening	2.6 G	-
9	Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, principal uses icings and fillings	2.4 G	-
10	Shortening, vegetable, household, composite	2.4 G	-
11	Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections	2.3 G	-
12	Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and soy (winterized), pourable clear fry	2.0 G	-
13	Margarine, industrial, soy and partially hydrogenated soy oil, use for baking, sauces and candy	1.3 G	-
14	Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries	1.3 G	-
15	Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with extra creme filling	0.75 G	-
16	Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted	0.71 G	-
17	Margarine-like, margarine-butter blend, soybean oil and butter	0.67 G	-
18	Oil, cooking and salad, ENOVA, 80% diglycerides	0.57 G	-
19	Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt	0.49 G	-
20	Butter, salted	0.30 G	-
21	Butter, without salt	0.30 G	-
22	Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking	0.29 G	-
23	Oil, industrial, mid-oleic, sunflower	0.22 G	-
24	Oil, industrial, canola for salads, woks and light frying	0.19 G	-
25	Oil, industrial, canola with antifoaming agent, principal uses salads, woks and light frying	0.18 G	-
26	Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined	0.18 G	-
27	Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D	0.17 G	-
28	Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread	0.14 G	-
29	Oil, industrial, soy, refined, for woks and light frying	0.12 G	-
30	BURGER KING, Cheeseburger	0.10 G	-
31	Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments	0.07 G	-
32	BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese	0.07 G	-
33	Fast foods, hamburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise	0.07 G	-
34	Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe	0.06 G	-
35	Salad dressing, buttermilk, lite	0.06 G	-
36	Salad dressing, ranch dressing, reduced fat	0.06 G	-
37	BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, no cheese	0.06 G	-
38	Fast foods, hamburger; double, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise	0.06 G	-
39	WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese	0.05 G	-
40	WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, with cheese	0.05 G	-
41	Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables	0.05 G	-
42	WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, without cheese	0.04 G	-
43	Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe	0.03 G	-
44	Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, with nuts, prepared-by-recipe	0.03 G	-
45	Frostings, glaze, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe, with butter, NFSMI Recipe No. C-32	0.02 G	-
46	Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe	0.01 G	-
47	Salad dressing, ranch dressing, fat-free	0.01 G	-
48	Sauce, white, thin, prepared-from-recipe, with butter	0.01 G	-
49	Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D	0.01 G	-
50	Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D	0.01 G	-

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in PUFA 18:2 i?

Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose is the food highest in PUFA 18:2 i, with 4.0G per 100g.

How much PUFA 18:2 i do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for PUFA 18:2 i. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of PUFA 18:2 i?

Top whole food sources of PUFA 18:2 i include Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose, Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for deep fat frying, Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.