Foods Highest in SFA 12:0

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

Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter ranks #1 of 50 for SFA 12:0, at 53.4G per 100g.

What These SFA 12:0 Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for SFA 12:0, 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 SFA 12:0, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter, delivering 53.4G per 100g. The top three (Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter, Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product, Vegetable oil, palm kernel) 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 SFA 12:0 sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter 53.4 G -
2 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product 48.4 G -
3 Vegetable oil, palm kernel 47.0 G -
4 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated) , used for whipped toppings, non-dairy 45.3 G -
5 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), filling fat 44.7 G -
6 Oil, industrial, coconut, confection fat, typical basis for ice cream coatings 44.5 G -
7 Oil, industrial, coconut (hydrogenated), used for whipped toppings and coffee whiteners 44.2 G -
8 Oil, industrial, coconut, principal uses candy coatings, oil sprays, roasting nuts 43.7 G -
9 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, uses similar to 95 degree hard butter 42.5 G -
10 Shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated) 35.8 G -
11 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed 30.6 G -
12 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened 28.6 G -
13 Oil, industrial, palm and palm kernel, filling fat (non-hydrogenated) 23.2 G -
14 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), toasted 20.9 G -
15 Candies, carob, unsweetened 17.6 G -
16 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded 15.7 G -
17 Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat) 15.4 G -
18 Snacks, banana chips 14.9 G -
19 Nuts, coconut meat, raw 14.9 G -
20 Dessert topping, powdered 14.5 G -
21 Candies, confectioner's coating, yogurt 14.5 G -
22 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned 14.1 G -
23 Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch 13.8 G -
24 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, packaged 13.8 G -
25 Candies, coconut bar, not chocolate covered 12.8 G -
26 Oil, ucuhuba butter 12.2 G -
27 Snacks, granola bar, with coconut, chocolate coated 11.7 G -
28 Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain 11.7 G -
29 Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 10.6 G -
30 Cookies, coconut macaroon 10.0 G -
31 Cookies, graham crackers, chocolate-coated 9.7 G -
32 Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 9.5 G -
33 Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid 9.4 G -
34 Nuts, coconut milk, frozen (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 9.2 G -
35 Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 9.1 G -
36 Dessert topping, semi solid, frozen 8.8 G -
37 Topping, SMUCKER'S MAGIC SHELL 8.5 G -
38 Nuts, coconut cream, canned, sweetened 8.4 G -
39 Cookies, animal, with frosting or icing 8.2 G -
40 Sour cream, imitation, cultured 8.1 G -
41 Dessert topping, pressurized 8.0 G -
42 Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 7.9 G -
43 Candies, confectioner's coating, peanut butter 7.5 G -
44 Cream substitute, flavored, powdered 7.5 G -
45 Cream substitute, powdered 6.8 G -
46 Cream substitute, liquid, with lauric acid oil and sodium caseinate 6.6 G -
47 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies 6.6 G -
48 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars 6.6 G -
49 Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar 6.4 G -
50 Breakfast bars, oats, sugar, raisins, coconut (include granola bar) 6.1 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in SFA 12:0?

Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter is the food highest in SFA 12:0, with 53.4G per 100g.

How much SFA 12:0 do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for SFA 12:0. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of SFA 12:0?

Top whole food sources of SFA 12:0 include Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter, Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product, Vegetable oil, palm kernel, 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 — SFA 12:0 (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

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