The plant oils that are highly saturated (i.e., have a very high percentage of saturated fatty acids) are mainly:

  • Coconut oil – around 85–90% saturated fat, making it one of the most saturated commonly used plant oils.
  • Palm kernel oil – also very high in saturated fat (about 80% or more).
  • Palm oil – significantly saturated, though less than coconut and palm kernel oil.

By contrast, most common liquid plant oils like olive, canola, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil are predominantly unsaturated and are not considered highly saturated.