Give three to four differences between saturated & unsaturated fats?
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. |