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
AllowedWith 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
Beef Tallow
AllowedBeef 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
Butter
AllowedButter 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
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salted | 717kcal | 0.9g | 81.1g | 0.1g | 643mg |
| Unsalted | 717kcal | 0.9g | 81.1g | 0.1g | 11mg |
Canola Oil
AllowedWith 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
Coconut Oil
AllowedCoconut 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
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin (unrefined) | 892kcal | 0g | 99.1g | 0g | 0mg |
| MCT Oil | 862kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | 0mg |
Cooking Spray
AllowedAt 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
Duck Fat
AllowedWith 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
Flaxseed Oil
AllowedFlaxseed 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
Ghee
AllowedGhee 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
Grapeseed Oil
AllowedWith 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
Heavy Cream
AllowedHeavy 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
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Cream | 340kcal | 2.8g | 36.1g | 2.8g | 27mg |
| Light Cream | 195kcal | 3g | 19.1g | 3.7g | 72mg |
Lard
AllowedWith 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
Margarine
AllowedAt 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
MCT Oil
AllowedAt 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
Olive Oil
AllowedAt 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
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Virgin | 884kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | 2mg |
| Light/Refined | 884kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | 2mg |
Palm Oil
AllowedWith 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
Peanut Oil
AllowedAt 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
Safflower Oil
AllowedSafflower 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
Sesame Oil
AllowedWith 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
Shortening
AllowedWith 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
Sunflower Oil
AllowedSunflower 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
Vegetable Oil
AllowedAt 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
Walnut Oil
AllowedAt 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