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Not really. Both do contain saturated fats, but the primary components are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Olive oil, for example, is about three-quarters monounsaturated fat, with the remaining quarter divided about equally between saturated and polyunsaturated fat.

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Which oil contains mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Which oil contains mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids?


What are the two essential fatty acids are?

Mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids.


What is the main nutrient in fat and oil?

Fats and oils are composed of Fatty Acid chains which are themselves the source of energy for the cell. by breaking down the fatty acids the cell releases energy which produces ATP.


What are PUFA's?

PolyUnsaturated Fatty AcidS


Can all fatty acids be synthesized in the body?

No, not all fatty acids can be synthesized by the body. The body is not capable of synthesizing polyunsaturated or trans fatty acids.


Are essential fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids?

Yes, essential fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. They are necessary for human health but cannot be synthesized in the body and thus must be obtained from diet. Examples include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.


When polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated?

trans fatty acids are produced?


Polyunsaturated fatty acid contains more than one?

Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain more than one double bond in their chemical structure. These double bonds create kinks in the fatty acid chain, which contributes to their liquid state at room temperature. Examples of polyunsaturated fatty acids include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.


How many types of fatty acids are found in human body?

There are two main types of fatty acids found in the human body: saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids can be further classified into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.


How does polyunsaturated fatty acids affect bipolar disorder?

no known effect


What What are made up of fatty acids?

Fatty acids are made of two things: hydrocarbon chainsand a carboxyl group.Fatty acids can be saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated, the difference lying in bonds found within a fatty acid. A saturated fatty acid contains a maximum number of hydrogen atoms in the hydrocarbon chains. A polyunsaturated fatty acid or monounsaturated fatty acid is one that does not contain all possible hydrogen atoms. Monounsaturated fatty acids contain one carbon-carbon double bond in their hydrocarbon chain. Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain more than one.


Which oils are polyunsaturated?

Nut oils like peanut oil. Safflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, and sesame oils are all good sources of polyunsaturated fats. Of course, olive oil is. Fish oils are also a good source.