Oil, sheanut
FDC 171429tablespoon (14 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 10 · -12 vs Fats & oils medianOil, sheanut carries a Nutrient Density Score of 10 of 100, placing it in the Low band and 50 of 60 in the Fats & oils category. As a nearly pure fat, 100 g fat and nothing else in protein, carbohydrate, or fiber, it does not bring any standout vitamin or mineral percentages to the table.
It is used the way other specialty vegetable fats are: in frying, baking, or as a cocoa butter substitute in confectionery, with a tablespoon (14 g) a typical measure. The clear caveat is saturated fat at 46.6 g per 100 g, and since it scores below the Fats & oils median of 22, salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy is a same-category option with a higher score.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 44% |
| Total fat | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat | 47 g | 233% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171429Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fats & oils median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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