Difference between oil and fat is given bellow-
oil:
- Liquid at room temperature
- Unsaturated fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are its types
- Mostly derived from plants
- Improves cholesterol levels
- Mainly comes from plants or fish
- Example: Vegetable oil, fish oil
Fat:- Solid at room temperature
- Saturated and trans are its types
- Mostly derived from animal
- Increases cholesterol levels
- Mainly comes from animal food but also through vegetable oil by process called hydrogenation
- Example: Butter, beef fat