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Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats — Galexia
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Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats
by Zeke Gallagher
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· Apr 29, 2026
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Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats
Saturated Fat
Molecular Structure
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Straight chain = packs tightly together
Solid at room temperature 🧈
Common Sources
🧈
Butter
~63% sat.
🥩
Red Meat
~50% sat.
🧀
Cheese
~65% sat.
🥥
Coconut Oil
~90% sat.
⚠️ Health Impact
Raises LDL ("bad") cholesterol
Unsaturated Fat
Molecular Structure
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Kinked chain = can't pack tightly
Liquid at room temperature 🫒
Common Sources
🫒
Olive Oil
~73% mono.
🥑
Avocado
~71% mono.
🐟
Fatty Fish
Omega-3s
🥜
Nuts
~80% unsat.
✅ Health Impact
Lowers LDL, raises HDL ("good") cholesterol
= Carbon in double bond (creates kink)