Vegetarian foods high in Saturated Fat

Dairy and meat products dominate this ranking because saturated fat chains pack tightly into animal tissues. Milk fat, lard, and beef marbling contain more than 10 times the saturated fat you find in oils or nuts. This reflects basic biology: animals store energy as saturated fats, while plants tend toward unsaturated ones.

The table ranks by saturated fat concentration alone, so a food that appears high might still contribute less total fat to your meal than a larger quantity of something ranked lower. Portion size matters more than position here. Coconut and palm oils sit near animal products on this list, even though they are plant-based.

FDA daily value: 20 g

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Showing 1951–2000 of 7,426 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV Source
1951 Cake, white, prepared from recipe without frosting Baked Products 3.27 g 16% USDA_SR
1952 Cake, white, homemade, without icing (frosting) Baked Products 3.27 g 16% CNF
1953 Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled Dairy and Egg Products 3.27 g 16% USDA_SR
1954 Cake mix, chocolate (devil's food, fudge), regular, dry, unprepared Baked Products 3.26 g 16% CNF
1955 Spices, savory, ground Spices and Herbs 3.26 g 16% USDA_SR
1956 Spices, pepper, red or cayenne Spices and Herbs 3.26 g 16% USDA_SR
1957 Cereal, ready to eat, Acai Plus Granola, Nature's Path Breakfast cereals 3.26 g 16% CNF
1958 Spices, savory, ground Spices and Herbs 3.26 g 16% CNF
1959 Spices, pepper, red or cayenne Spices and Herbs 3.26 g 16% CNF
1960 Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR Vanilla Sandwich Sweets 3.25 g 16% USDA_SR
1961 Pillsbury, Cinnamon Rolls with Icing, refrigerated dough Baked Products 3.25 g 16% USDA_SR
1962 Taco shells, baked, without added salt Baked Products 3.25 g 16% USDA_SR
1963 Taco shell, baked, unsalted Baked Products 3.25 g 16% CNF
1964 Cookie, oatmeal (with raisins), commercial, less than 5g fat/serving Baked Products 3.23 g 16% CNF
1965 Cookie, oatmeal, homemade, with raisins Baked Products 3.23 g 16% CNF
1966 Snacks, granola bar, KASHI GOLEAN, chewy, mixed flavors Snacks 3.23 g 16% USDA_SR
1967 Crackers, toast thins, low sodium Baked Products 3.23 g 16% USDA_SR
1968 Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Vanilla Sweets 3.22 g 16% USDA_SR
1969 Cookies, molasses Baked Products 3.21 g 16% USDA_SR
1970 Cookie, molasses Baked Products 3.21 g 16% CNF
1971 Crackers, wheat, regular Baked Products 3.21 g 16% USDA_SR
1972 Pinon Nuts, roasted (Navajo) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 3.21 g 16% USDA_SR
1973 Cracker, wheat Baked Products 3.21 g 16% CNF
1974 Crackers, cheese, whole grain Baked Products 3.21 g 16% USDA_SR
1975 Cracker, cheese, whole-grain Baked Products 3.21 g 16% CNF
1976 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole Dairy and Egg Products 3.20 g 16% USDA_FF
1977 Archway Home Style Cookies, Oatmeal Baked Products 3.20 g 16% USDA_SR
1978 Infant formula, PBM PRODUCTS, store brand, soy, liquid concentrate, not reconstituted Baby Foods 3.20 g 16% USDA_SR
1979 Infant formula, PBM PRODUCTS, store brand, liquid concentrate, not reconstituted Baby Foods 3.20 g 16% USDA_SR
1980 Snacks, granola bars, hard, peanut butter Snacks 3.20 g 16% USDA_SR
1981 Potato, french-fried, frozen, restaurant prepared, fried in vegetable oil Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3.20 g 16% CNF
1982 Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3.19 g 16% USDA_SR
1983 Potato, mashed, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added Vegetables and Vegetable Products 3.19 g 16% CNF
1984 Whipped cream substitute, dietetic, made from powdered mix Dairy and Egg Products 3.19 g 16% USDA_SR
1985 Whipped cream substitute, dietetic, powder, prepared Dairy and Egg Products 3.19 g 16% CNF
1986 Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe Baked Products 3.19 g 16% USDA_SR
1987 Pie, lemon meringue, homemade Baked Products 3.19 g 16% CNF
1988 Fast foods, sundae, hot fudge Fast Foods 3.18 g 16% USDA_SR
1989 Fast foods, dessert, sundae, hot fudge Fast Foods 3.18 g 16% CNF
1990 Egg, whole, raw, frozen, salted, pasteurized Dairy and Egg Products 3.18 g 16% USDA_SR
1991 Cookies, vanilla sandwich with creme filling, reduced fat Baked Products 3.17 g 16% USDA_SR
1992 Fast foods, burrito, with beans Fast Foods 3.17 g 16% USDA_SR
1993 Fast foods, mexican, burrito with beans Fast Foods 3.17 g 16% CNF
1994 Salad, taco, with salsa, homemade Mixed Dishes 3.17 g 16% CNF
1995 Pie, pumpkin, prepared from recipe Baked Products 3.17 g 16% USDA_SR
1996 Pie, pumpkin, homemade Baked Products 3.17 g 16% CNF
1997 Soy flour, full-fat, roasted Legumes and Legume Products 3.16 g 16% USDA_SR
1998 Soy flour, full-fat, roasted Legumes and Legume Products 3.16 g 16% CNF
1999 Keebler, Keebler Chocolate Graham SELECTS Baked Products 3.15 g 16% USDA_SR
2000 Restaurant, family style, sirloin steak Restaurant Foods 3.14 g 16% USDA_SR

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