Foods Highest in SFA 8:0

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

Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted ranks #1 of 50 for SFA 8:0, at 10.6G per 100g.

What These SFA 8:0 Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for SFA 8:0, 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 8:0, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, delivering 10.6G per 100g. The top three (Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, Oil, industrial, coconut, principal uses candy coatings, oil sprays, roasting nuts, Oil, industrial, coconut, confection fat, typical basis for ice cream coatings) 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 8:0 sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted 10.6 G -
2 Oil, industrial, coconut, principal uses candy coatings, oil sprays, roasting nuts 8.2 G -
3 Oil, industrial, coconut, confection fat, typical basis for ice cream coatings 7.9 G -
4 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA 7.8 G -
5 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, For Spit Up, powder, with ARA and DHA 7.7 G -
6 Oil, industrial, coconut (hydrogenated), used for whipped toppings and coffee whiteners 7.6 G -
7 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, ALIMENTUM ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted, with DHA and ARA 7.2 G -
8 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, NUTRAMIGEN, PurAmino, powder, not reconstituted 6.0 G -
9 Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted 6.0 G -
10 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed 4.8 G -
11 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened 4.5 G -
12 Shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated) 4.3 G -
13 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated) , used for whipped toppings, non-dairy 3.9 G -
14 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, uses similar to 95 degree hard butter 3.9 G -
15 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), filling fat 3.8 G -
16 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, ENFACARE, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA 3.4 G -
17 Vegetable oil, palm kernel 3.3 G -
18 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), toasted 3.3 G -
19 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product 3.3 G -
20 Oil, industrial, palm and palm kernel, filling fat (non-hydrogenated) 2.7 G -
21 Snacks, banana chips 2.5 G -
22 Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter 2.5 G -
23 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded 2.5 G -
24 Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat) 2.4 G -
25 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, packaged 2.4 G -
26 Nuts, coconut meat, raw 2.3 G -
27 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned 2.2 G -
28 Candies, coconut bar, not chocolate covered 2.0 G -
29 Snacks, granola bar, with coconut, chocolate coated 2.0 G -
30 Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain 2.0 G -
31 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), liquid concentrate, with ARA and DHA 1.9 G -
32 Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 1.7 G -
33 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Pregestimil 24 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA 1.7 G -
34 Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid 1.6 G -
35 Cookies, coconut macaroon 1.6 G -
36 Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 1.5 G -
37 Nuts, coconut milk, frozen (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 1.5 G -
38 Topping, SMUCKER'S MAGIC SHELL 1.4 G -
39 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Pregestimil 20 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA 1.4 G -
40 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, with ARA and DHA, prepared from powder 1.4 G -
41 Nuts, coconut cream, canned, sweetened 1.4 G -
42 Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar 1.4 G -
43 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Enfamil Premature 30 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA 1.3 G -
44 Butter, salted 1.2 G -
45 Butter, without salt 1.2 G -
46 Cream substitute, powdered 1.1 G -
47 Butter oil, anhydrous 1.1 G -
48 Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch 1.1 G -
49 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Premature, with iron, 24 calories, ready-to-feed 1.1 G -
50 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, Enfamil Premature High Protein 24 Calories, ready to feed, with ARA and DHA 1.1 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in SFA 8:0?

Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted is the food highest in SFA 8:0, with 10.6G per 100g.

How much SFA 8:0 do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for SFA 8:0. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of SFA 8:0?

Top whole food sources of SFA 8:0 include Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, PREGESTIMIL, with iron, powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, Oil, industrial, coconut, principal uses candy coatings, oil sprays, roasting nuts, Oil, industrial, coconut, confection fat, typical basis for ice cream coatings, 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 8:0 (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.