Saturated fats are those that are solid at room temperature, such as bacon grease and butter. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends limiting saturated fats intake to less than 10% of calories per day. A majority of Americans currently exceed this level, with saturated fat rep...
Fat has more calories than carbohydrates or protein • (1 gram at = 9 calories; 1 gram protein or carbohydrate = 4 calories). What Types of Fats Are in Food? Saturated fats • and trans fats are unhealthy ats. Tey increase cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Tis puts ...
In general, these rendered animal fats account for about 40% of saturated fat. Each 100gr serving of the fat provide from 35 to 45gr (180 to 225% DV). Among the high saturated fat foods, bacon grease has about 40% saturated fat that accounts for 195%DV/100gr. Besides, vegetable shor...