Foods Containing Saturated and Trans Fat
Posted 1/5/07
Just how much saturated and trans fats do various foods contain? Here is a breakdown. Be sure to check the nutrition information on product packages because ingredients vary among brands and can change at any time.
| Product | Serving size | Saturated fat (grams) | Trans fat (grams) |
| Fast-food french fries | medium (147 grams) | 7 | 8 |
| Butter | 1 tbs | 7 | 0 |
| Stick margarine | 1 tbs | 2 | 3 |
| Tub margarine | 1 tbs | 1 | 0.5 |
| Mayonnaise (soybean oil) | 1 tbs | 1.5 | 0 |
| Shortening | 1 tbs | 3.5 | 4 |
| Potato chips | small bag (42.5 grams) | 2 | 3 |
| Whole milk | 1 cup | 4.5 | 0 |
| Skim milk | 1 cup | 0 | 0 |
| Doughnut | 1 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Cream-filled cookies | 3 (30 g) | 1 | 2 |
| Candy bar | 1 (40 g) | 4 | 3 |
| Pound cake | 1 slice (80 g) | 3.5 | 4.5 |
Source: Food and Drug Administration