Palm kernel fat - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Palm kernel fat consists of 100% fat, 0% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 0% water. Palm kernel fat has 900 calories per 100g, that is 126% higher than other foods in Coating and other fats. In total 100% of the calories in Palm kernel fat are from fat, 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 10g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0

Can you eat Palm kernel fat for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 10g, Palm kernel fat can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Palm kernel fat contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Palm kernel fat: nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Palm kernel fat
avg Coating and other fats[1]
Calories (kcal) 900.0 713.4
Fat (g) 100.0 78.6
Protein (g) 0.0 0.4
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 1.5
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 1.5
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 1.5
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 0.0 202.0
Water (g) 0.0 18.5
[1] average of Coating and other fats

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (10g) of Palm kernel fat contains:

  • 90.0 Calories
  • 10.0g of Fat
  • 0g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • No sodium
  • No Magnesium
  • No zinc
  • No iron
  • No potassium
  • No Vitamin C
  • No Vitamin B12

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Palm kernel fat?

Vitamins
per 100g
Palm kernel fat
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 0.1
Vitamin E (mg) 25.0 12.9
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 0.0 2.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.0 0.2
Retinol (μg) 0.0 273.3
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Coating and other fats

Is Palm kernel fat rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (10g) for Palm kernel fat of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Palm kernel fat

Minerals
per 100g
Palm kernel fat
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 0.0 6.9
Zinc (mg) 0.0 0.1
Sodium (mg) 0.0 202.0
Calcium (mg) 0.0 9.7
Iron (mg) 0.0 0.2
Potassium (mg) 0.0 13.9
Phosphorus (mg) 0.0 15.8
[1] average of Coating and other fats

Is Palm kernel fat high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Palm kernel fat we looked at the portion size (10g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Palm kernel fat

0.0% of Palm kernel fat are carbs, per serving of 10g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Palm kernel fat
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 1.5
Total carbs (g) 0.0 1.5
[1] average of Coating and other fats

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Palm kernel fat?

The Glycemic Index of Palm kernel fat is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Palm kernel fat

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Palm kernel fat

Of the 100.0g total fat per 100g in Palm kernel fat, 79.5g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 2.4g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 14.3g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 2.0mg.