Vegetarian Fats & Oils Guide

Avocado Oil is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 884kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Ghee and Flaxseed Oil for calories, ranking 10 of 23.

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At 717kcal calories per 100g, Butter falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 81.1g fat and 643mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Margarine and Cooking Spray for calories, ranking 6 of 23.

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At 900kcal calories per 100g, Canola Oil falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, canola oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Oil at 895kcal.

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With 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Oil earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 99.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Shortening and Canola Oil for calories, ranking 17 of 23.

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At 884kcal calories per 100g, Flaxseed Oil falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Avocado Oil and Grapeseed Oil for calories, ranking 11 of 23.

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At 876kcal calories per 100g, Ghee falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.5g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Vegetable Oil and Avocado Oil for calories, ranking 9 of 23.

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At 884kcal calories per 100g, Grapeseed Oil falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, grapeseed oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseed Oil and MCT Oil for calories, ranking 12 of 23.

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At 340kcal calories per 100g, Heavy Cream falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 36.1g fat per serving. Among the 23 items in this category, heavy cream sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Margarine at 579kcal.

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With 579kcal calories per 100g, Margarine earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, margarine also provides 65g fat and 694mg sodium per 100g. Among the 23 items in this category, margarine sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Butter at 717kcal.

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With 884kcal calories per 100g, MCT Oil earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, mct oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Grapeseed Oil and Sesame Oil for calories, ranking 13 of 23.

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Olive Oil is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 900kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Canola Oil at 900kcal.

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At 134kcal calories per 100g, Palm Oil falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 23 items in this category, palm oil sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Duck Fat at 136kcal.

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With 900kcal calories per 100g, Peanut Oil earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, peanut oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Olive Oil at 900kcal.

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With 900kcal calories per 100g, Safflower Oil earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Peanut Oil at 900kcal.

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Sesame Oil is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 884kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between MCT Oil and Walnut Oil for calories, ranking 14 of 23.

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With 900kcal calories per 100g, Sunflower Oil earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Safflower Oil at 900kcal.

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Vegetable Oil is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 862kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Cooking Spray and Ghee for calories, ranking 8 of 23.

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Walnut Oil is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 884kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Sesame Oil and Shortening for calories, ranking 15 of 23.

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With 792kcal calories per 100g, Cooking Spray earns a Limited classification on Vegetarian. It is usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. Beyond the primary classification, cooking spray also provides 78.7g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Butter and Vegetable Oil for calories, ranking 7 of 23. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.

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Shortening is classified as Limited on Vegetarian, with 884kcal calories per 100g. This means it is usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Walnut Oil and Coconut Oil for calories, ranking 16 of 23. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.

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At 198kcal calories per 100g, Beef Tallow falls into the Not Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is meat, poultry, or seafood — categories vegetarian eating excludes. Beyond the primary classification, beef tallow also provides 14.7g protein and 14.9g fat per 100g. Among the 23 items in this category, beef tallow sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Heavy Cream at 340kcal.

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At 136kcal calories per 100g, Duck Fat falls into the Not Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is meat, poultry, or seafood — categories vegetarian eating excludes. Beyond the primary classification, duck fat also provides 18.7g protein per 100g. Among the 23 items in this category, duck fat sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Beef Tallow at 198kcal.

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Lard is classified as Not Allowed on Vegetarian, with 902kcal calories per 100g. This means it is meat, poultry, or seafood — categories vegetarian eating excludes. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Sunflower Oil at 900kcal.

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