oils
Palm oil's high saturated fat content promotes inflammatory responses, though it contains some beneficial tocotrienols that provide antioxidant activity.
Saturated Fat
+1.6
About 50% saturated fat, primarily palmitic acid, which activates inflammatory pathways and TLR4 receptors.
Tocotrienols
-0.3
Vitamin E compounds with antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative stress.
Processing Effects
+0.1
Refined palm oil loses some beneficial compounds during processing.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Pure palm oil is FODMAP-free as it contains no fermentable carbohydrates.
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