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Give three to four differences between saturated & unsaturated fats?

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Saturated Fat

Unsaturated Fat

Saturated fats could be detrimental to heart.

Unsaturated fats can be beneficial to heart.

Consists of single bond

Consists of one double bond atleast.

Saturated fats increase LDL (bad cholesterol) and decrease the HDL

Unsaturated fats increase high-density lipoprotein ( HDL or good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol)

Found in Butter, coconut oil, whole milk, meat, ,margarine,cheese,etc

Found in avocado, soybean oil, canola oil and olive oil.

Long lasting and do not get spoiled quickly

Get spoiled quickly.

High melting point.

Low melting point.


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