Major Sources of Trans Fat for U.S. Adults
Posted 1/5/07
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that all Americans limit their intake of fats and oils high in saturated and trans fats as much as possible. Yet the average American adult consumes 5.8 grams of trans fat daily. Where does the trans fat come from?
| Food | Percentage of trans fat |
| Cakes, cookies, crackers, pies, and bread | 40 percent |
| Animal products | 21 percent |
| Margarine | 17 percent |
| Fried potatoes | 8 percent |
| Potato chips, corn chips, popcorn | 5 percent |
| Household shortening | 4 percent |
| Salad dressing | 3 percent |
| Breakfast cereal | 1 percent |
| Candy | 1 percent |
Source: Food and Drug Administration