Trans Fat
Artificially created fat linked to increased heart disease risk. Largely banned from food supply.
No established daily requirement for this nutrient.
Top Foods Highest in Trans Fat
Amount per 100g serving. Values in g per 100g.
Foods Highest in Trans Fat (Table)
| # | Food | Per 100g | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for ba | 42.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 2 | Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose | 34.2 g | Fats and Oils |
| 3 | Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ), palm, princi | 31.2 g | Fats and Oils |
| 4 | Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated) and cottonsee | 30.8 g | Fats and Oils |
| 5 | Oil, industrial, canola (partially hydrogenated) oil for dee | 27.0 g | Fats and Oils |
| 6 | Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (parti | 24.7 g | Fats and Oils |
| 7 | Margarine, industrial, soy and partially hydrogenated soy oi | 20.6 g | Fats and Oils |
| 8 | Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrog | 19.1 g | Fats and Oils |
| 9 | Margarine-like, margarine-butter blend, soybean oil and butt | 14.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 10 | Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt, wi | 14.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 11 | Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt | 14.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 12 | Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated | 14.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 13 | Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt | 14.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 14 | Margarine, margarine-type vegetable oil spread, 70% fat, soy | 14.8 g | Fats and Oils |
| 15 | Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and co | 13.8 g | Fats and Oils |
| 16 | Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), principal use | 13.6 g | Fats and Oils |
| 17 | Shortening, vegetable, household, composite | 13.2 g | Fats and Oils |
| 18 | Oil, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), multiuse for | 12.9 g | Fats and Oils |
| 19 | Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with s | 12.7 g | Fats and Oils |
| 20 | Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with s | 12.7 g | Fats and Oils |
Health Effects of Trans Fat
Trans fats are primarily industrially produced (partial hydrogenation) though small amounts occur naturally in ruminant animal fats. Industrial trans fats have no known health benefits.
No trans fat deficiency; they are not essential nutrients.
Trans fats are the most harmful dietary fat: they raise LDL cholesterol, lower HDL cholesterol, promote inflammation, and significantly increase cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes risk. WHO targets elimination of industrial trans fats by 2023.
Absorption & Interactions
Absorbed like other fatty acids. Once absorbed, trans fatty acids are incorporated into cell membranes where they disrupt normal membrane function due to their rigid molecular shape.
Other Fatty Acids
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Trans Fat do I need per day?
There is no established daily requirement for Trans Fat.
Which food has the most Trans Fat?
The food highest in Trans Fat is Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections with 42.9 g per 100g.
What does Trans Fat do in the body?
Artificially created fat linked to increased heart disease risk. Largely banned from food supply.