Fats & oils

Oil, soybean lecithin

FDC 171426tablespoon (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 28 · +6 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Oil, soybean lecithin is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 28 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 19 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (55% DV). Most of its 763 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (15 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 100 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories763 kcal38%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat15 g75%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E8.2 mg55%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171426

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E55% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density28 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Mayonnaise dressing, no cholesterolDensity 30 vs 28Mayonnaise, made with tofuDensity 30 vs 28Oil, apricot kernelDensity 30 vs 28

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