What Meat Has Trans Fat

Natural trans fats are formed by bacteria in the stomach of cattle, sheep and goats. These trans fats make up 3–7% of the total fat in dairy products, such as milk and cheese, 3–10% in beef and lamb and just 0–2% in chicken and pork ( 1 , 2).

What meats are high in trans fat?

Natural trans fats are formed by bacteria in the stomach of cattle, sheep and goats. These trans fats make up 3–7% of the total fat in dairy products, such as milk and cheese, 3–10% in beef and lamb and just 0–2% in chicken and pork ( 1 , 2).

Which food has the most trans fat?

• Fast foods — including tater tots, and French fries.
• Some spreads — such as margarine spreads or peanut butter.
• Some snack foods — such as chips, crackers, and cookies.
• Fried foods — including fried chicken, onion rings, and nuggets.
• Nondairy creamer.
• Pre-prepared cake frostings.