| Fats |
| A type of organic carbon compound which contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen elements |
| Similarities of saturated fats and unsaturated fats |
| Differences of saturated fats and unsaturated fats |
| Saturated fats |
Differences |
Unsaturated fats |
| Animal |
Source |
Plant |
| Solid |
State at room temperature |
Liquid |
| High |
Melting point |
Low |
| Maximum |
Number of hydrogen atoms in the molecule |
Not maximum |
| Not possible |
Addition of hydrogen atoms to molecule |
Possible |
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| Effects of eating food containing excessive fats on health |
- Gallstones and jaundice
- Cholesterol deposited in the inner wall of arteries and atherosclerosis
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