Sugar-Free Fats & Oils Guide
23 items classified under standard Sugar-Free guidelines.
Sugar-Free classifies foods based on added sugar content. Of the 23 fats & oils evaluated, 23 are classified as Allowed, 0 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.
Fats & Oils are universally compatible with Sugar-Free. Each item listed here is naturally free of added sugar. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Sugar (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado Oil | Allowed | 0g |
| Beef Tallow | Allowed | — |
| Butter | Allowed | — |
| Canola Oil | Allowed | — |
| Coconut Oil | Allowed | — |
| Cooking Spray | Allowed | — |
| Duck Fat | Allowed | — |
| Flaxseed Oil | Allowed | — |
| Ghee | Allowed | — |
| Grapeseed Oil | Allowed | — |
| Heavy Cream | Allowed | — |
| Lard | Allowed | — |
| Margarine | Allowed | — |
| MCT Oil | Allowed | — |
| Olive Oil | Allowed | — |
| Palm Oil | Allowed | — |
| Peanut Oil | Allowed | — |
| Safflower Oil | Allowed | — |
| Sesame Oil | Allowed | — |
| Shortening | Allowed | — |
| Sunflower Oil | Allowed | — |
| Vegetable Oil | Allowed | — |
| Walnut Oil | Allowed | — |
Classification Breakdown
23 Allowed — These fats & oils are naturally free of added sugar.
Sugar names to watch: cane juice, fruit juice concentrate, brown rice syrup, agave, anything ending in "-ose."
Allowed Fats & Oils (23)
Avocado Oil
AllowedAvocado Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free, with 0g sugar per 100g. This means it is naturally free of added sugar. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Beef Tallow
AllowedBeef Tallow is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Butter
AllowedButter is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salted | 717kcal | 0.9g | 81.1g | 0.1g | — | 0g |
| Unsalted | 717kcal | 0.9g | 81.1g | 0.1g | — | 0g |
Canola Oil
AllowedCanola Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Oil
AllowedCoconut Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin (unrefined) | 892kcal | 0g | 99.1g | 0g | — | 0g |
| MCT Oil | 862kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Cooking Spray
AllowedCooking Spray is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Duck Fat
AllowedDuck Fat is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flaxseed Oil
AllowedFlaxseed Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Ghee
AllowedGhee is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Grapeseed Oil
AllowedGrapeseed Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Heavy Cream
AllowedHeavy Cream is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Cream | 340kcal | 2.8g | 36.1g | 2.8g | — | 0g |
| Light Cream | 195kcal | 3g | 19.1g | 3.7g | — | 0g |
Lard
AllowedLard is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Margarine
AllowedMargarine is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
MCT Oil
AllowedMCT Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Olive Oil
AllowedOlive Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sugar | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Virgin | 884kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | — | 0g |
| Light/Refined | 884kcal | 0g | 100g | 0g | — | 0g |
Palm Oil
AllowedPalm Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Peanut Oil
AllowedPeanut Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Safflower Oil
AllowedSafflower Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sesame Oil
AllowedSesame Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Shortening
AllowedShortening is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sunflower Oil
AllowedSunflower Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Vegetable Oil
AllowedVegetable Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Walnut Oil
AllowedWalnut Oil is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central