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Difference between oil and fat

Difference between oil and fat

by sadia afrin neshe -
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Difference between oil and fat is given bellow-

oil:

  1. Liquid at room temperature
  2. Unsaturated fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated are its types
  3. Mostly derived from plants
  4. Improves cholesterol levels
  5. Mainly comes from plants or fish
  6. Example: Vegetable oil, fish oil
Fat:

  1. Solid at room temperature
  2. Saturated and trans are its types
  3. Mostly derived from animal
  4. Increases cholesterol levels
  5. Mainly comes from animal food but also through vegetable oil by process called hydrogenation
  6. Example: Butter, beef fat