Foods Highest in TFA 18:1 t

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

Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections ranks #1 of 50 for TFA 18:1 t, at 40.1G per 100g.

What These TFA 18:1 t Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for TFA 18:1 t, 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 TFA 18:1 t, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections, delivering 40.1G per 100g. The top three (Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections, Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose, Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, principal uses icings and fillings) 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 TFA 18:1 t sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections 40.1 G -
2 Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose 29.6 G -
3 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, principal uses icings and fillings 28.3 G -
4 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated) and cottonseed, principal use as a tortilla shortening 27.3 G -
5 Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for deep fat frying 22.8 G -
6 Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries 21.6 G -
7 Margarine, industrial, soy and partially hydrogenated soy oil, use for baking, sauces and candy 19.0 G -
8 Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries 17.5 G -
9 Margarine-like, margarine-butter blend, soybean oil and butter 14.3 G -
10 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt, with added vitamin D 14.2 G -
11 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D 14.2 G -
12 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 14.2 G -
13 Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils 14.2 G -
14 Margarine, margarine-type vegetable oil spread, 70% fat, soybean and partially hydrogenated soybean, stick 14.0 G -
15 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D 11.9 G -
16 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt 11.9 G -
17 Shortening, vegetable, household, composite 10.8 G -
18 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), principal uses popcorn and flavoring vegetables 10.0 G -
19 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying 9.7 G -
20 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), multiuse for non-dairy butter flavor 9.6 G -
21 Snacks, popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with partially hydrogenated oil 9.3 G -
22 Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 9.3 G -
23 Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and soy (winterized), pourable clear fry 8.3 G -
24 Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with extra creme filling 7.7 G -
25 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt 6.9 G -
26 Cream substitute, powdered 5.4 G -
27 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 5.2 G -
28 Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt 5.2 G -
29 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), filling fat 4.7 G -
30 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, cooked 4.3 G -
31 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw 4.0 G -
32 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, raw 3.9 G -
33 Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated) , used for whipped toppings, non-dairy 3.7 G -
34 Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, cooked 3.5 G -
35 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, cooked 3.5 G -
36 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 3.4 G -
37 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt 3.4 G -
38 Crackers, cream, Gamesa Sabrosas 3.2 G -
39 Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked 3.1 G -
40 Butter, salted 3.0 G -
41 Butter, without salt 3.0 G -
42 Margarine, margarine-like vegetable oil spread, 67-70% fat, tub 2.9 G -
43 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw 2.9 G -
44 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw 2.8 G -
45 Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, raw 2.8 G -
46 Crackers, cream, La Moderna Rikis Cream Crackers 2.7 G -
47 Beef, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, cooked 2.6 G -
48 Beef, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, raw 2.6 G -
49 Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, raw 2.5 G -
50 Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw 2.5 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in TFA 18:1 t?

Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections is the food highest in TFA 18:1 t, with 40.1G per 100g.

How much TFA 18:1 t do I need per day?

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

What are good whole food sources of TFA 18:1 t?

Top whole food sources of TFA 18:1 t include Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections, Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose, Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, principal uses icings and fillings, 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 — TFA 18:1 t (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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