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Category Analysis ID: 7000

Fats Oils

Detailed breakdown of health metrics and processing levels for 178 food items in this category.

Food Compass 2.0

A holistic nutrient profiling system (0-100) that assesses food healthfulness across 9 domains. Higher is better.

Food Compass 2.0
24.9AVG
0102030405060708090100

Score Interpretation

0-30 Limit consumption68.5%
31-70 Moderate consumption21.9%
71-100 Recommended consumption9.6%

Health Star Rating

Australian/NZ system rating the overall nutritional profile of packaged foods from 0.5 to 5 stars.

Health Star Rating
2.0AVG
012345

Rating Guide

3.5-5.0 Healthier choice, prioritize when comparing products19.7%
2.5-3.0 Moderate choice, acceptable for some categories25.3%
0.5-2.0 Consume occasionally, high in saturated fat, sodium or sugar 55.0%

NOVA Group

Categorizes foods by the extent and purpose of industrial processing (1-4). Lower groups are minimally processed.

NOVA Group
3.5 AVG
2
4

Group Definitions

Group 1 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods0.6%
Group 2 Processed culinary ingredients21.3%
Group 3 Processed foods2.8%
Group 4Ultra-processed foods75.3%

Nutri-Score

European 5-color label system from A (best nutritional quality) to E (poorest nutritional quality).

Nutri Score
B
C
D
E

Grade Definitions

A Highest quality, recommended daily choice0.6%
B Good quality, recommended9.0%
C Moderate quality, consume moderately13.5%
D Lower quality, limit intake43.8%
E Lowest quality, consume sparingly33.1%

Food Items 178

Fats Oils81201000

Animal fat or drippings

Food Compass 2 24
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 2
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81104560

Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, salted

Food Compass 2 23
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83105500

Honey mustard dressing

Food Compass 2 23
Health Star 1.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83202000

French dressing, low-calorie

Food Compass 2 23
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12120110

Cream, half and half, fat free

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81105020

Butter-margarine blend, tub, salted

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81105500

Butter-vegetable oil blend

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83106000

Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 1.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83200100

Salad dressing, light, NFS

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83205000

Italian dressing, low calorie

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83210100

Creamy dressing, light

Food Compass 2 22
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12310370

Sour cream, fat free

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 4.5
Nutri-Score A
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81100500

Butter, NFS

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 2
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81101000

Butter, stick

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 2
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81101010

Butter, tub

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 2
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83201000

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83202020

French or Catalina dressing, light

Food Compass 2 21
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12120106

Cream, half and half, flavored

Food Compass 2 20
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83103000

Coleslaw dressing

Food Compass 2 20
Health Star 1
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83105000

Fruit dressing, made with fruit juice and cream

Food Compass 2 20
Health Star 2
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 3
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83112950

Poppy seed dressing

Food Compass 2 20
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score E
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12130100

Cream, heavy

Food Compass 2 19
Health Star 1
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12130200

Cream, heavy, whipped, unsweetened

Food Compass 2 19
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12310300

Sour cream, reduced fat

Food Compass 2 19
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12310350

Sour cream, light

Food Compass 2 19
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12210305

Cream substitute, sugar free, liquid

Food Compass 2 18
Health Star 3
Nutri-Score C
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12320200

Sour cream, filled, sour dressing, nonbutterfat

Food Compass 2 18
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83201050

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, reduced calorie

Food Compass 2 18
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12110300

Cream, light, whipped, unsweetened

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12210280

Coffee creamer, liquid, fat free, sugar free, flavored

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score B
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12210310

Coffee creamer, liquid, sugar free, flavored

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score B
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils12310200

Sour cream, half and half

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83201200

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, reduced calorie, fat-free, cholesterol- free

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils83300100

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat free

Food Compass 2 17
Health Star 2.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils14420210

Cheese spread, cream cheese, light

Food Compass 2 16
Health Star 0.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4
Fats Oils81103140

Margarine-like spread, tub, sweetened

Food Compass 2 16
Health Star 3.5
Nutri-Score D
A
B
C
D
E
NOVA Group 4
1
2
3
4