Foods highest in fat
Fat is the most concentrated form of energy in food: each gram provides about 9 kcal. It also carries vitamins A, D, E and K, which are only absorbed along with it.
The food highest in fat on Micela is Butter: 81.1 g per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 78 g per day, for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. It is a general labeling reference, not a personal recommendation.
Top 20 foods highest in fat per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧈 Butter | 81.1 g | 104 % | 11.5 g (1 tbsp) |
| 2 | 🌰 Walnut | 65.2 g | 84 % | 18.3 g (7 walnuts) |
| 3 | 🌻 Sunflower | 49.8 g | 64 % | 14.1 g (1 oz) |
| 4 | 🥜 Peanut | 49.7 g | 64 % | 14.1 g (1 oz) |
| 5 | 🥓 Bacon | 43.3 g | 56 % | 3.5 g (1 slice, cooked) |
| 6 | 🍫 Chocolate | 42.6 g | 55 % | 12.1 g (1 oz) |
| 7 | 🥥 Coconut | 33.5 g | 43 % | 15.1 g (1 piece (2 × 2 in)) |
| 8 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 26.2 g | 34 % | 18.3 g (1 buñuelo) |
| 9 | 🍪 Cookie | 24.7 g | 32 % | 3.2 g (1 cookie) |
| 10 | 🧀 Cheese | 23.8 g | 31 % | 29 g (1 cup, crumbled) |
| 11 | 🧆 Falafel | 23.2 g | 30 % | 23.2 g (5 pieces with tahini sauce) |
| 12 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 23.1 g | 30 % | 44.8 g (1 large quesadilla) |
| 13 | 🍩 Doughnut | 22.9 g | 29 % | 10.3 g (1 medium doughnut) |
| 14 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 22.2 g | 28 % | 27.1 g (1 slice (1/8 pie)) |
| 15 | 🧀 Nachos | 21.5 g | 28 % | 17.2 g (1 serving) |
| 16 | 🥐 Croissant | 21 g | 27 % | 8.8 g (1 small croissant) |
| 17 | 🐑 Lamb | 20.9 g | 27 % | 17.8 g (3 oz) |
| 18 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 18.5 g | 24 % | 47.5 g (2 enchiladas) |
| 19 | 🥟 Empanada | 18.4 g | 24 % | 16.4 g (1 empanada) |
| 20 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 17.9 g | 23 % | 12 g (1 slice) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most fat in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 2 enchiladas (257 g) | 47.5 g |
| 2 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 1 large quesadilla (194 g) | 44.8 g |
| 3 | 🫕 Fondue | 1 serving with bread (203 g) | 33.1 g |
| 4 | 🧀 Cheese | 1 cup, crumbled (122 g) | 29 g |
| 5 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 1 slice (1/8 pie) (122 g) | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 1 plate (210 g) | 24.8 g |
| 7 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 1 serving (140 g) | 24.6 g |
| 8 | 🍛 Curry | 1 plate with rice (382 g) | 23.5 g |
| 9 | 🧆 Falafel | 5 pieces with tahini sauce (100 g) | 23.2 g |
| 10 | 🌯 Burrito | 1 burrito (300 g) | 21.7 g |
Highest in fat in each family
- 🍎 Fruits: Avocado, 14.7 g per 100 g
- 🥦 Vegetables: Corn, 1.4 g per 100 g
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Croissant, 21 g per 100 g
- 🫘 Legumes: Soybean, 9 g per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Bacon, 43.3 g per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Salmon, 12.3 g per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Butter, 81.1 g per 100 g
- 🥜 Nuts, seeds & oils: Walnut, 65.2 g per 100 g
- 🌶️ Spices & herbs: Ginger, 0.75 g per 100 g
- ☕ Drinks: Tropical drink, 1.9 g per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Chocolate, 42.6 g per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Buñuelos, 26.2 g per 100 g
Ranking among the 180 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most fat?
Among 180 common foods, butter: 81.1 g per 100 g, followed by walnut (65.2 g) and sunflower (49.8 g).
Which food gives the most fat per serving?
Enchiladas: 47.5 g in 2 enchiladas (257 g).
How much fat do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 78 g per day for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. Actual needs vary by age, sex and life stage: it is a general value, not a personal one.
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