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Like all oils, palm oil is made up of 100 % fat. With 900 kcal per 100g, palm oil is a very rich ingredient that should be consumed in moderation. Among the lipids contained in palm oil, we find mainly saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. Note also the richness of palm oil in vitamin K, alpha-tocopherol and plant sterols.
Palm oil has an atypical nutritional profile and is characterized by a high content of saturated fatty acids. Note, however, the absence of trans fatty acids in palm oil, which is a health benefit. Despite all this, it is important to keep in mind that this oil should be consumed in moderation and as part of a varied diet.
| Weight / volume | Palm oil, 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 900 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| LipidesLipides | 100 g |
| -saturated | 49,3 g |
| -monounsaturated | 37 g |
| -polyunsaturated | 9,3 g |
| Vitamine K | 8 µg |
| Alpha-tocopherol | 15,9 mg |
| Plant sterols | 49 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Over 85 % of the saturated fatty acids found in palm oil are palmitic acid (16 to 0). In terms of monounsaturated fats, oleic acid (18 to 1) is the predominant fatty acid in this oil. Oleic acid is also found in very high proportions in olive oil. Finally, linoleic acid, a fatty acid from the omega-6 family, is the most predominant polyunsaturated fatty acid in palm oil.
Palm oil is semi-solid at room temperature due to its high content of saturated fatty acids. Indeed, the more a fatty substance contains saturated fats, the more it will be solid at room temperature, for example butter which contains more than 50 % saturated fat. Note that palm kernel oil contains 82 % saturated fat and it will not be covered in detail in this sheet.
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