Low-Sodium Fats & Oils Guide

23 items classified under standard Low-Sodium guidelines.

This guide covers all 23 fats & oils classified under Low-Sodium guidelines. Low-Sodium evaluates foods primarily by sodium content per serving, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Good news for Low-Sodium followers: all fats & oils fit the diet. These foods are naturally low in sodium. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.

Quick Reference

Food Status Sodium (per 100g)
Avocado Oil Allowed 0mg
Beef Tallow Allowed 1220mg
Butter Allowed 643mg
Canola Oil Allowed 0mg
Coconut Oil Allowed 0mg
Cooking Spray Allowed 59mg
Duck Fat Allowed 140mg
Flaxseed Oil Allowed 0mg
Ghee Allowed 2mg
Grapeseed Oil Allowed 0mg
Heavy Cream Allowed 27mg
Lard Allowed 0mg
Margarine Allowed 694mg
MCT Oil Allowed 0mg
Olive Oil Allowed 2mg
Palm Oil Allowed 135mg
Peanut Oil Allowed 0mg
Safflower Oil Allowed 0mg
Sesame Oil Allowed 0mg
Shortening Allowed 4mg
Sunflower Oil Allowed 0mg
Vegetable Oil Allowed 0mg
Walnut Oil Allowed 0mg

Classification Breakdown

23 Allowed — These fats & oils are naturally low in sodium.

About 70–75% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker.

Allowed Fats & Oils (23)

Avocado Oil

Allowed

With 0mg sodium per 100g, Avocado Oil earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, avocado oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Among the 23 items in this category, avocado oil sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Canola Oil at 0mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Beef Tallow

Allowed

Beef Tallow is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 1220mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 14.7g protein and 14.9g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Margarine at 694mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

198kcalCalories
14.7gProtein
14.9gFat
0.1gCarbs
1220mgSodium

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Butter

Allowed

Butter is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 643mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 81.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Duck Fat at 140mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Salted717kcal0.9g81.1g0.1g643mg
Unsalted717kcal0.9g81.1g0.1g11mg

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Canola Oil

Allowed

With 0mg sodium per 100g, Canola Oil earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, canola oil sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Coconut Oil at 0mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

900kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Coconut Oil

Allowed

Coconut Oil is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. Among the 23 items in this category, coconut oil sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Flaxseed Oil at 0mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Virgin (unrefined)892kcal0g99.1g0g0mg
MCT Oil862kcal0g100g0g0mg

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Cooking Spray

Allowed

At 59mg sodium per 100g, Cooking Spray falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 78.7g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Heavy Cream at 27mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

792kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
78.7gFat
20.7gCarbs
59mgSodium

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Duck Fat

Allowed

With 140mg sodium per 100g, Duck Fat earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 18.7g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Palm Oil at 135mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

136kcalCalories
18.7gProtein
4.6gFat
3.5gCarbs
140mgSodium

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Flaxseed Oil

Allowed

Flaxseed Oil is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, flaxseed oil sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Grapeseed Oil at 0mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Ghee

Allowed

Ghee is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 2mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 99.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Walnut Oil and Olive Oil for sodium, ranking 14 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

876kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
99.5gFat
0gCarbs
2mgSodium

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Grapeseed Oil

Allowed

With 0mg sodium per 100g, Grapeseed Oil earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, grapeseed oil sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Lard at 0mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Heavy Cream

Allowed

Heavy Cream is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 27mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 36.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Shortening and Cooking Spray for sodium, ranking 17 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Heavy Cream340kcal2.8g36.1g2.8g27mg
Light Cream195kcal3g19.1g3.7g72mg

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Lard

Allowed

With 0mg sodium per 100g, Lard earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, lard also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Grapeseed Oil and MCT Oil for sodium, ranking 6 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

902kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Margarine

Allowed

At 694mg sodium per 100g, Margarine falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 65g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Butter at 643mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

579kcalCalories
0.2gProtein
65gFat
0.8gCarbs
694mgSodium

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MCT Oil

Allowed

At 0mg sodium per 100g, MCT Oil falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Lard and Peanut Oil for sodium, ranking 7 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Olive Oil

Allowed

At 2mg sodium per 100g, Olive Oil falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, olive oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Ghee and Shortening for sodium, ranking 15 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Extra Virgin884kcal0g100g0g2mg
Light/Refined884kcal0g100g0g2mg

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Palm Oil

Allowed

With 135mg sodium per 100g, Palm Oil earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Cooking Spray at 59mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

134kcalCalories
2.6gProtein
2.7gFat
24.8gCarbs
135mgSodium

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Peanut Oil

Allowed

At 0mg sodium per 100g, Peanut Oil falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between MCT Oil and Safflower Oil for sodium, ranking 8 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

900kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Safflower Oil

Allowed

Safflower Oil is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Peanut Oil and Sesame Oil for sodium, ranking 9 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

900kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Sesame Oil

Allowed

With 0mg sodium per 100g, Sesame Oil earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, sesame oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Safflower Oil and Sunflower Oil for sodium, ranking 10 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Shortening

Allowed

With 4mg sodium per 100g, Shortening earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, shortening also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Olive Oil and Heavy Cream for sodium, ranking 16 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
4mgSodium

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Sunflower Oil

Allowed

Sunflower Oil is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Sesame Oil and Vegetable Oil for sodium, ranking 11 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

900kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Vegetable Oil

Allowed

At 0mg sodium per 100g, Vegetable Oil falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, vegetable oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sunflower Oil and Walnut Oil for sodium, ranking 12 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

862kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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Walnut Oil

Allowed

At 0mg sodium per 100g, Walnut Oil falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, walnut oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Vegetable Oil and Ghee for sodium, ranking 13 of 23.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

884kcalCalories
0gProtein
100gFat
0gCarbs
0mgSodium

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