Unsaturated fats feature double bonds, are bent, have fewer hydrogen atoms, and remain liquid at room temperature, whereas saturated fats are straight, solid, and typically considered less healthy.
Unsaturated fats have double bonds, are bent, contain fewer hydrogens, and are liquid at room temperature, while saturated fats are straight, solid, and often linked to negative health effects.
| Front | Unsaturated vs Saturated Fats |
|---|---|
| Back | Unsaturated - double bonds - bent - fewer hydrogen molecules - liquid at room temperature Saturated - single bonded - straight - solid at room temperature - bad for heart - comes from animals |
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