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Hidden Sources of Trans Fat

Make smarter food choices with our handy guide to common items' trans fat content.

By Bridget Nelson and Tara Pringle
From readersdigest.com

What's on the Menu?

By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of trans fats and why you should limit them in your diet. Sometimes it's easy to guess when our favorite treats have trans fat (like a Dunkin' Donut indulgence). But trans fat can even show up in foods that sound like healthier options. Navigating the world of trans fats can be tricky, but here's a roundup of everyday foods and their trans fat content to help you along the way.

FAST FOOD ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Taco Bell ½ lb. Beef and Potato Burrito 3.5 g
Taco Bell Nachos BellGrande 5 g
Pizza Hut Meat Lover's pizza (1 slice) 0.5 g
McDonalds Large order of French fries 8 g
McDonalds Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (10) 9 g
McDonalds Deluxe Breakfast 11 g
McDonalds Baked Apple Pie 4.5 g
Burger King King size order of French fries 7 g
Burger King Triple Whopper with Cheese 3.5 g
Burger King Tendercrisp Chicken Sandwich 4 g
Burger King Chicken Fries (9 piece) 4.5 g
Burger King French Toast Sticks 4.5 g
Wendy's Homestyle Chicken Strips 3 g
KFC 1 piece of extra crispy chicken (breast) 5 g
KFC 1 piece of extra crispy chicken (thigh) 3 g
KFC Triple Crunch Sandwich 4.5 g
KFC Honey Barbecue Wings (6) 4.5 g
KFC Fiery Buffalo Wings (6) 3.5 g
KFC Boneless Sweet & Spicy Wings (6) 4.5 g
KFC Popcorn Chicken (individual size) 4.5 g
KFC Popcorn Chicken (family size) 14 g
KFC 1 biscuit 3.5 g
KFC Chicken Pot Pie 14 g
Long John Silver Ultimate Fish Sandwich 5 g
Long John Silver Battered chicken 4.5 g
A&W All-American Food Original Bacon Double Cheeseburger 4 g
A&W All-American Food Chili/Cheese Fries 3.5 g
Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (includes French fries, Texas toast, and gravy) 12 g
Dairy Queen Onion Rings 7 g
Dairy Queen ½ GrillBurger with Cheese 4.5 g
Dairy Queen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium) 4 g
Boston Market Pastry Top Chicken Pot Pie 7 g
Boston Market Boston Sirloin Dip Carver Sandwich 7 g
Boston Market Chocolate Cake 4.5 g
Arby's Apple Turnover 6 g
White Castle Double Cheeseburger 1 g

Spreads, Mixes, and More

SPREADS ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Country Crock No trans fat for any variety No trans fat for any variety
Smucker's No listing for trans fat for any variety No listing for trans fat for any variety
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Caramel Frosting (2 tablespoons) 2 g


MIXES ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Jiffy Fudge Brownie Mix 1.5 g
Betty Crocker Bisquick Buttermilk Biscuits Mix 2.5 g
Keebler Ready Crust Graham Pie Crust (1/10 of a pie) 2.5 g


PACKAGED FOOD ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit! Cheddar Broccoli Pasta 3 g
Betty Crocker Complete Meals Homestyle Dumplings & Chicken 2.5 g
Betty Crocker Tuna Helper Creamy Pasta (1 cup) 2 g


FROZEN FOODS ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Eggo French Toaster Sticks -- Original (4 pieces) 3 g
Eggo French Toaster Sticks -- Cinnamon (4 pieces) 4 g
Eggo Buttermilk waffles (2) 2 g
Pillsbury Bacon & Sausage Toaster Scrambles (1 pastry) 1.5 g

Chips, Crackers, Cookies, and Candy

<style> .styleName { font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #00AEEF; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; } .padding { font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; } </style> <table width="90%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE"> <td class="styleName"><b>CHIPS & CRACKERS</b></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="styleName"><b>ITEM</b></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="styleName"><b>HIDDEN TRANS FAT</b></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=54" target="new"> Chex Mix</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Bold Party Blend</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=54" target="new"> Chex Mix</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Hot N' Spicy</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr></table> <br><br> <style> .styleName { font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #00AEEF; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; } .padding { font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; } </style> <table width="90%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE"> <td class="styleName"><b>COOKIES & CANDY</b></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="styleName"><b>ITEM</b></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="styleName"><b>HIDDEN TRANS FAT</b></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Animals Cookies Frosted</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Animals Cookies Iced</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Chocolate Lovers</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Original</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">4.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Peanut Butter Cups</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Rainbow</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Soft N' Chewy</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Coconut</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Gripz Chips Deluxe</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Country Style Oatmeal</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Danish Wedding Cookies</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">E.L. Fudge Double Stuffed</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">3.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">E.L. Fudge Original</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fudge Shoppe Deluxe Grahams</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fudge Shoppe Filled Peanut Butter</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fudge Shoppe Fudge Stripes</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fudge Shoppe Reduced Fat Fudge Stripes</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Golden Vanilla Wafers</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Mini Golden Vanilla Wafers</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Vanilla Sugar Wafers</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">3.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Fudge Shoppe Mini Fudge Stripes</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Chips Deluxe Mini Rainbow</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">3 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Sandies Chocolate Chip & Pecan</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Sandies Fruit Delights Lemon</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Sandies Fruit Delights Strawberry Cheesecake</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Sandies Pecan</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Sandies Pecan Reduced Fat</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Sandies Swirl Caramel Pecan</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Sandies Swirl Cinnamon</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Sandies Simply Shortbread</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Soft Batch Chocolate Chip</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Soft Batch Oatmeal Raisin</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">1 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Vienna Fingers Crème Filled Snack Size</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">3 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Vienna Fingers</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/keebler/products.html" target="new">Keebler</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Vienna Fingers Reduced Fat</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">2 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Fruit Gushers Rockin' Blue Raspberry</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fruit Gushers Fruitomic Punch</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g.</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">Fruit Gushers Strawberry Splash</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fruit Gushers Triple Berry Shock.</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFF6DE" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fruit Gushers Tropical Flavors</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3E5" valign="top"> <td class="padding"><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/product.aspx?catID=49" target="new">Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks</a></td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding"> Fruit Gushers Watermelon Blast</td> <td width="2" bgcolor="#00AEEF"><img src="/images/story/spacer.gif" alt="" width="2" height="8" border="0"></td> <td class="padding">0.5 g</td></tr></table> <span id="advertisement"></span>

Baked Goods

BAKED GOODS ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Dunkin' Donuts Shedd's Buttermatch Blend Cream Cheese 6 g
Dunkin' Donuts Biscuit 8 g
Dunkin' Donuts Plain Croissant 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Vanilla Bean Coolatta 1 g
Dunkin' Donuts Dunkaccino 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Hot Chocolate 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sausage Egg Cheese Croissant Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Bacon Egg Cheese Croissant Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Egg Cheese Biscuit Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Egg Cheese Croissant Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Ham Egg Cheese Croissant Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sausage Egg Cheese Bagel Sandwich 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sausage Egg Cheese English Muffin Sandwich 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sausage Egg Cheese Biscuit Sandwich 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Supreme Omelet on a Croissant 7 g
Dunkin' Donuts Steak Panini 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Apple Crumb Donut 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Apple 'N Spice Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Bavarian Kreme Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Black Raspberry Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Blueberry Cake 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Boston Kreme Donut 3.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Coconut Cake Donut 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Frosted Cake Donut 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Frosted Donut 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Glazed Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Kreme Filled Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Cinnamon Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Double Chocolate Cake Donut 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Jelly Filled Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Apple Crumb Cake Donut 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Gingerbread Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Maple Frosted Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Marble Frosted Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Old Fashioned Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Powdered Cake Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Strawberry Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sugar Raised Donut 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Vanilla Kreme Filled Donut 3.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Wheat Glazed Donut 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts French Cruller 3 g
Dunkin' Donuts Frosted Lemon Cake Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Lemon Cake Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Lemon Burst Donut 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Apple Fritter 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Iced Bismark 1.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Bow Tie Donut 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Chocolate Frosted Coffee Roll 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Éclair 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Fritter 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Cinnamon Cake Munchkins 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Cake Munchkins 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Plain Cake Munchkins 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Powdered Cake Munchkins 4 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Chocolate Cake Munchkins 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Munchkins 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Jelly Filled Munchkins 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Lemon Filled Munchkins 2.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Sugar Raised Munchkins 0.5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Plain Cake Stick 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Cake Stick 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Jelly Stick 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Powdered Cake Stick 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Cinnamon Cake Stick 5 g
Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Chocolate Cake Stick 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Glazed 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced With Sprinkles 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chcolate Iced Kreme Filled 6 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Custard Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Lemon Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Raspberry Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Cruller 4.5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Cinnamon Apple Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts New York Cheesecake 6 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Caramel Kreme Crunch 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Key Lime Pie 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Chocolate Cake 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Traditional Cake 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Kreme Filled 6 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Blueberry 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Cinnamon 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Cinnamon Bun 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Maple Iced Glazed 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Sour Creme 6 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sugar 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Powdered Blueberry Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Powdered Strawberry Filled 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Powdered Cake 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Cake 4 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Glazed Cruller 4.5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Dulce De Leche 5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Apple Fritter 7 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Original Glazed Doughnut Holes 3.5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Blueberry Doughnut Holes 3.5 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Cake Doughnut Holes 3 g
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Chocolate Doughnut Holes 3 g

Baked Goods, Continued

BAKED GOODS, cont. ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Fudge Brownies 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Low Fat Fudge 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Frosted 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Original 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Peanut Butter 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Triple Chunk 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Walnut 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Brownie Mix Supreme Walnut Chcolate Chunk 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Complete Desserts Apple Crisp 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Complete Desserts Hot Fudge Cake 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bar Mix -- Almond Joy 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bar Mix -- Heath Toffee Bits 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bar Mix -- Reese's 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bars Sunkist Lemon Bars 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Cinnamon Swirl Cake 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookie 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Hot Fudge Brownie 1.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Lemon Swirl Cake 1.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Molten Caramel Cake 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Molten Chocolate Cake 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Dessert Bowls Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie 2 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mix 3 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Pound Cake Mix 1.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Butter Pecan 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Butter Recipe Chocolate 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Butter Recipe White 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Butter Recipe Yellow 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Carrot 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Cherry Chip 1.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Chocolate Fudge 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Cinnamon Swirl 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Dark Chocolate 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Devil's Food 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist French Vanilla 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist German Chocolate 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Golden Vanilla 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Lemon 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Milk Chocolate 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes Party Rainbow Chip 1.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Spice 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Strawberry 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Triple Chocolate Fudge 0.5 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Vanilla 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist White 1 g
Betty Crocker baking mixes SuperMoist Yellow 1 g

What You Need to Know

The FDA regulations for listing trans fat on labels allows companies to list "0 grams trans fat" if there is 0.49 grams of trans fat or less per serving. Companies can simply make their serving sizes smaller until the trans fat content falls under 0.49 grams. Then, they can plaster "0 Grams Trans Fat!" all over the packaging, appealing to the health conscious. So while you think you're making a good choice by eating something advertised as having no trans fat, in reality if you eat more than the serving amount, the "trace" amounts of trans fat add up fast.

You can tell if something has trans fat by looking for "partially hydrogenated oils" in the ingredients list. Crackers are a good example. Whole Wheat Ritz has 0 grams trans fat on the nutrition label, but also lists partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredient list. These are the "hidden sources of trans fat." Another example is Kellogg's Smart Start Healthy Heart cereal. Again, 0 trans fat in the nutrition label, but partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients. And this is a cereal based on the concept of a healthy lifestyle. Granola bars, peanut butter, and salad dressings are a few more examples.

The following brands either didn't display the trans fat content online and have partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredient list, or list the trans fat content as 0 grams but have partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredients:

Nabisco Crackers Keebler crackers

Sunshine, Cheez-It

Kellogg's Cereals

Quaker Snack Bars

Nabisco Skippy Peanut Butter

Wish-Bone Salad Dressings
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