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A saturated fat has more hydrogen atoms attached to the main fat molecule.

Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature (example--butter)
Unsaturated fats tend to be liquid at room temperature (example--olive oil)

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Saturated fat is dangerous to health.... unsaturated fat is healthier. If fat is saturated it will turn to solid when cold..... Saturated fat is full of bad cholesterol.....

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