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Similarities and differences between fats and oils

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Difference between Fats and Oils

Fats Oils

Solid at room temperature Liquid at room temperature

Saturated and trans are its types Unsaturated fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are its types

Mostly derived from animal Mostly derived from plants

Increases cholesterol levels Improves cholesterol levels

Mainly comes from animal food but also through vegetable oil by process called hydrogenation Mainly comes from plants or fish

Example: Butter, beef fat Example:Vegetable oil, fish oil

Contains 9 cal/gm Contains 9 cal/gm