Foods Highest in Lauric Acid
6,129 foods ranked by Lauric Acid per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Lauric Acid, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Lauric acid is a twelve-carbon saturated fatty acid and the dominant fat in coconut oil. The body converts some of it to monolaurin, a compound with antimicrobial activity. It behaves partly like a medium-chain and partly like a longer-chain fat, and it raises both LDL and HDL cholesterol.
Read the full Lauric Acid guideValues per 100 g.
Coconut oil, coconut, palm-kernel oil and, in small amounts, dairy. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Lauric Acid — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Lauric Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Oil, industrial, palm kernel, confection fat, uses similar to high quality cocoa butter, Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), confection fat, intermediate grade product, Vegetable oil, palm kernel, Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), used for whipped toppings, non-dairy and Oil, industrial, palm kernel (hydrogenated), filling fat. See the full ranking above.
How much Lauric Acid do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value. It counts toward saturated fat, where moderation is advised.
What does Lauric Acid do?
Lauric acid is a twelve-carbon saturated fatty acid and the dominant fat in coconut oil. The body converts some of it to monolaurin, a compound with antimicrobial activity. It behaves partly like a medium-chain and partly like a longer-chain fat, and it raises both LDL and HDL cholesterol.
Can you have too much Lauric Acid?
As a saturated fat, large amounts raise LDL cholesterol despite also lifting HDL, so coconut oil is best used in moderation.