Babassu Palm · Attalea speciosa
Oil, babassu
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And SpicesDietary labels are inferred automatically from Oil, babassu's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 0/100
How many beneficial nutrients Oil, babassu delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Oil, babassu come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%100.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
What Oil, babassu is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,600.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 200.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 6,000.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 5,500.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 43,500.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 15,000.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 8,200.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2,800.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 11,400.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,600.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g | |
| Histidine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 0.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 19.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 95.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Oil, babassu
The babassu palm (also spelled babacu, and known as cusi) is a towering palm native to the Amazon and especially abundant in the Maranhao and Piaui regions of northern Brazil, where whole communities have gathered its harvest for generations. Its greatest food value lies in the hard-shelled seeds, which are pressed into babassu oil, a pale, nearly odorless edible oil high in saturated fats much like coconut oil; it stays solid at room temperature and is used for cooking and frying as well as in soaps and skin care.
The fruit's starchy inner flesh is also ground into a nutritious flour, sold as a supplement and stirred into porridges, drinks, and baked goods, especially among the traditional coconut-breaker communities famed for cracking the tough nuts by hand. Little of the palm goes to waste, as the leaves thatch roofs and the trunks provide timber. Babassu flour is naturally gluten-free and rich in fiber. As an ingredient it is prized much like coconut, lending richness to both sweet and savory dishes across its home region.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oil, babassu?
There are 883 calories in 100 g of Oil, babassu, or about 1,925 calories in 1 cup (218 g).
How much protein is in Oil, babassu?
Oil, babassu contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Oil, babassu?
Oil, babassu has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Oil, babassu?
Oil, babassu provides 100.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Oil, babassu a good source of?
Oil, babassu is an excellent source of Vitamin E (127% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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