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Unsaturated fats (fats from plant foods) are generally considered to be healthier than saturated fats (animal fats). However, this does NOT mean that you can't ever eat steak or lamb chops or whatever. In small amounts, saturated fats are perfectly healthy.
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Are all fats regarded the same?
no, fats are different there are many different kinds some are healthier than others there is saturated, unsaturated and polyunsaturated unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats
What is healthier non saturated fat or saturated fat?
High saturated fats are more stable than unsaturated fats because they don't easily react to oxygen like unsaturated fats do. Unsaturated fats are oxidized easier and thus, making them more susceptible to rancidity.
Is corn oil safer than butter?
Since corn oil is unsaturated it is considered healthier than butter.
Which of these is rich in unsaturated fats?
Liquid oil, in general, is more unsaturated than solid fats.
Are unsaturated fats better than saturated fats?
Saturated fats are more stable than unsaturated fats. This is because the C=C double bond in unsaturated fats can react with oxygen in auto-oxidation, hydrogen in auto-hydrogenation and light in photo-oxidation.
Why are unsaturated fatty acids better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell?
Unsaturated fatty acids are better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell. This is because unsaturated fats are more porous.
Unsaturated fats contain more what bonds than saturated fats?
double
A statement proved that the vegetable fats are more unsaturated than animal fats?
In general, yes. Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and saturated fats are solid at room temperature.
Why are saturated fats more harmful to health than unsaturated fats?
taste better
Why are saturated fatty acids better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell?
Unsaturated fatty acids are better than saturated fats for letting substances in and out of the cell. This is because unsaturated fats are more porous.
Are unsaturated fats good?
yes they are better than saturated
Examples of unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats are plant fats. They are unsaturated because their carbons do not have the full amount of hydrogens attached and they have double bonds. These fats are thought to be better for your heart health than saturated fats which are fats found in animal products. Examples of unsaturated fats: Olive oil Canola oil sunflower oil Safflower oil Flax seed oil there are may more. Unsaturated fats can be monounsaturated or poly unsaturated.
