Arachidic Acid
A minor long-chain saturated fat from peanuts.
What is Arachidic Acid?
Arachidic acid (eicosanoic acid) is a twenty-carbon long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a minor component of peanut oil — its name comes from Arachis, the peanut genus — and appears in trace amounts in cocoa butter and some other plant oils.
Health benefits of Arachidic Acid
- A minor energy-providing saturated fat
- Contributes to the make-up of peanut and some plant oils
Top food sources of Arachidic Acid
See full rankingPeanuts and peanut oil, cocoa butter, and small amounts in other plant oils. Values shown per 100 g.
Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added
1,944 mg
Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
1,944 mg
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw
1,940 mg
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
1,877 mg
Oil, peanut, salad or cooking
1,400 mg
Oil, industrial, canola with antifoaming agent, principal uses salads, woks and light frying
727 mg
Oil, industrial, canola for salads, woks and light frying
727 mg
Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)
674 mg
Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic
673 mg
Peanuts, all types, oil-roasted, with salt
668 mg
McDONALD'S, Peanuts (for Sundaes)
653 mg
Oil, canola
650 mg
How much Arachidic Acid do you need?
There is no Daily Value. It occurs only in small amounts and counts toward total saturated fat.
Arachidic Acid deficiency
There is no dietary requirement or recognized deficiency for arachidic acid.
Nutrition data per 100 g from the USDA & FooDB databases. Daily Values follow the FDA 2016+ labeling standard for a 2,000-calorie diet. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Arachidic Acid do?
Arachidic acid (eicosanoic acid) is a twenty-carbon long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a minor component of peanut oil — its name comes from Arachis, the peanut genus — and appears in trace amounts in cocoa butter and some other plant oils.
How much Arachidic Acid do I need per day?
There is no Daily Value. It occurs only in small amounts and counts toward total saturated fat.
Which foods are highest in Arachidic Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added, Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added, Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw, Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread, Oil, peanut, salad or cooking.
What happens if I don't get enough Arachidic Acid?
There is no dietary requirement or recognized deficiency for arachidic acid.