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Tables and Charts - Oils and Fats Table
It is the difference that counts
Type of Oil or Fat |
Percentage of polyunsaturated fat |
Percentage of saturated fat |
Safflower oil |
74% |
9% |
Sunflower oil |
64% |
10% |
Corn oil |
58% |
13% |
Average vegetable oil |
40% |
13% |
Sesame Oil |
38% |
13% |
Chicken Fat * |
26% |
29% |
Groundnut Oil |
21% |
19% |
Average Vegetable Shortening |
20% |
32% |
Mustard Oil |
18% |
6% |
Lard * |
12% |
40% |
Olive Oil |
9% |
14% |
Beef Fat * |
4% |
48% |
Butter * |
4% |
61% |
Palm Oil * |
2% |
81% |
Coconut Oil * |
2% |
86% |
Ghee * |
Nil |
65% |
All fats and oils are equally high in calories, so see how little you can use. When you use fats and oils, choose those high in polyunsaturated fats – the ones at the top of the chart.
*Must be avoided.
Vitamins and Minerals in Your Food
Desirable weight – medium frame