Foods Highest in Oleic Acid
6,692 foods ranked by Oleic Acid per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Oleic Acid, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid and an omega-9 fat. It is the signature fat of olive oil and is abundant in avocados and many nuts. The body can make oleic acid itself, so it is not essential, but it is considered a heart-friendly fat.
Read the full Oleic Acid guideValues per 100 g.
Olive oil, avocado, almonds, pecans, peanuts and canola oil. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Oleic Acid — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Oleic Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Oil, sunflower, high oleic (70% and over), Oil, hazelnut, Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce), Shortening frying (heavy duty), soybean (hydrogenated), linoleic (less than 1%) and Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic. See the full ranking above.
How much Oleic Acid do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value for oleic acid; it falls under total and monounsaturated fat. Olive-oil-rich diets are naturally high in it.
What does Oleic Acid do?
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid and an omega-9 fat. It is the signature fat of olive oil and is abundant in avocados and many nuts. The body can make oleic acid itself, so it is not essential, but it is considered a heart-friendly fat.