Nutrient Key Information | |||
Nutrient Name: | Fatty acids, total saturated | ||
Nutrient Category: | Fats and Fatty Acids (Lipids) | ||
Measuring Unit: | g | ||
Nutrient Summary: |
Saturated fat is usually solid at room temperature. Recommend consuming less than 10% of calories per day from saturated fat to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. |
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Nutrient Function: |
• Provide calories or "energy" for the body • Help the body absorb certain vitamins • Support many body processes Recommend to replace saturated fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats when possible. |
Sample Foods High in: Fatty acids, total saturated |
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Food Description | Nutrient Amount1 | Daily Value%2 | |
Butter, stick, salted
Category: Dairy and Egg Products
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45.6 g | 228.00% | |
Cheese, goat, hard type
Category: Dairy and Egg Products
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24.609 g | 123.05% | |
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Category: Sweets
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24.489 g | 122.45% | |
Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby
Category: Dairy and Egg Products
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20.768 g | 103.84% | |
Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced
Category: Sausages and Luncheon Meats
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17.708 g | 88.54% | |
Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added
Category: Nut and Seed Products
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11.947 g | 59.73% |
Additional Nutrient Information | |
Nutrient Summary |
Saturated fat is usually solid at room temperature. Recommend consuming less than 10% of calories per day from saturated fat to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. |
External References |
Learn more at US FDA Interactive Nutrition Facts Label: Saturated Fat |
Daily Value Age Group | Recommended Daily Values | Daily Value Upper Limits |
Toddler 1 to 3 years old: | 10 g | 10 g |
Child 4 to 8 years old: | 14 g | 14 g |
Male 9 to 13 years old: | 18 g | 18 g |
Male 14 to 18 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Male 19 to 30 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Male 31 to 50 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Male 51 to 70 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Male Senior 71 or older: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female 9 to 13 years old: | 18 g | 18 g |
Female 14 to 18 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female 19 to 30 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female 31 to 50 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female 51 to 70 years old: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female Senior 71 or older: | 20 g | 20 g |
Female Pregnancy (>18): | 20 g | 20 g |
Female Lactation (>18): | 20 g | 20 g |
FDA (Based on 2000 calorie daily diet): | 20 g | 20 g |
The nutrient Dietary Reference Intakes and nutrition facts is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537 | |
Nutrition facts knowledge are based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/ | |
Nutrition facts knowledge are based on National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all | |
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