Saturated fatty acids are different to unsaturated fatty acids because they have no C=C double bonds.
What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
- Saturated fatty acids do not have C=C double bonds, while in unsaturated fatty acids there is at least one C=C double bond in the fatty acid chain.
- Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature and are derived from animal sources, whereas unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature and are from plant sources.
- One must reduce the amount of saturated fat in their diet and consume more unsaturated fats like olives, seeds and nuts.
- Unsaturated fats can be monounsaturated (contains only C=C double bond) or polyunsaturated (contains two or more C=C double bonds).
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