Coconut oil is high in saturated fat.
Coconut is mainly saturated fatty acid. It solidifies at 25C.
Coconut oil
Coconut and palm oil are greater than 80% saturated. (Wikipedia)
Coconut Oil
Palm and coconut oil are over 80% saturated. They should be avoided. Read labels when shopping.
well it is definitely not coconut oil don't know about the rest
Coconut oil does not contain cholesterol, but, it is a totally saturated fat, like palm oil, and solid at room temperature.
No oil is purely one or the other, they are all mixtures. Palm oil has about the same amount of saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids. Palm oil contains very little polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Coconut oil is a good saturated fat because is comes from coconuts which are full of vitamins and minerals. Animal saturated fats are found in butters, milks, and cheeses, and while they are good for you, it is important to eat in moderation.
Google "Li-Or Saturated fat" to access an excellent article that answers this question. ---------------------------- Butter, gee, lard, coconut oil (very good for use in cooking)
Hi, coconut oil is a saturated fat.. But not all saturated fat are the same.. Coconut oil is in fact good for you and has amazing health benefits like:Promote heart healthPromote weight lossgood source of energyimprove your metabolismits amazing to nourish your hair and skinPromote hair growthSupport your Immune system healthMake your nail stronger when topically applyCan be used in the kitchenadd to smoothiesHope this help..