unsaturated fat
Heart-friendly dietary lipid
Unsaturated fat is a type of dietary fat whose molecular structure contains one or more double bonds between carbon atoms—meaning it could hold more hydrogen atoms than it does.
Found in olive oil, nuts, avocados, and fish, unsaturated fats are generally considered healthier than saturated fats: Switch to unsaturated fats for better heart health.
They remain liquid at room temperature.
Multiple double bonds present
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- omega-6Polyunsaturated fatty acid class
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
alpha-linolenic acid · docosahexaenoic acid · double bonds · lipids · triglycerides · essential fatty acids · carbon chain · hydrogenation
Creamy tropical pit fruit
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- walnutsEdible tree nuts
flaxseeds · chia seeds · mackerel · sardines · trout · herring · tofu · soybeans
Beneficial blood lipid
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
blood pressure · circulation · inflammation · atherosclerosis · cardioprotective · vascular · heart disease · stroke prevention
Edible oils and grease
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- fat-soluble vitaminsNutrients absorbed with dietary lipids
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
macronutrient · satiety · cholesterol-lowering · anti-inflammatory · brain function · nutrient density · bioavailability · dietary guidelines
polyunsaturated
Multiple double bonds present
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- omega-6Polyunsaturated fatty acid class
fatty acids · alpha-linolenic acid · docosahexaenoic acid · double bonds · lipids · triglycerides · essential fatty acids · carbon chain · hydrogenation · esterification
avocado
Creamy tropical pit fruit
walnuts · flaxseeds · chia seeds · mackerel · sardines · trout · herring · tofu · soybeans · sunflower seeds
HDL
Beneficial blood lipid
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- heart healthCardiovascular system condition
arteries · blood pressure · circulation · inflammation · atherosclerosis · cardioprotective · vascular · heart disease · stroke prevention
dietary fat
Edible oils and grease
- cell membraneOuter layer of cytoplasm
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- fat-soluble vitaminsNutrients absorbed with dietary lipids
metabolism · macronutrient · satiety · cholesterol-lowering · anti-inflammatory · brain function · nutrient density · bioavailability · dietary guidelines · balanced diet
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- fatty acidsalpha-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, acetic acid, fatty acids, DHA
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- Fatfat, body fat, belly fat, lard, blubber
- Fat Termslow fat, fat free, reduced fat, nonfat, trans fat
unsaturated fatsaturated fat
Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid
saturated fatty acid · hydrogenated fat · trans fat · animal fat · lard
saturated, saturate, fatten, saturation, insatiable, unsaturated, saturates, satiable, insatiably