unsaturated fat

American  

[uhn-sach-uh-ray-tid fat] / ʌnˈsætʃ əˌreɪ tɪd ˈfæt /

noun

unsaturated fats plural

1. Nutrition. a fat containing a fatty acid whose long hydrocarbon chain includes at least one double bond. Unsaturated fats come mostly from plant sources and are thought to help lower blood cholesterol.

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unsaturated fat Scientific  

1. A triglyceride fat containing at least one unsaturated fatty acid. Fats derived from plants are often unsaturated fats. Eating foods high in unsaturated fats can reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

2. Compare saturated fat

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Example Sentences

In contrast to Kennedy’s declaration in January that the U.S. was “ending the war on saturated fat,” the heart association continues to recommend unsaturated fat sources over saturated ones for the sake of cardiovascular health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

According to Dr Ahn, it has a low, unsaturated fat content and could have served as a healthy substitute for beef or pork.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

The process, known as hydrogenation, ultimately yields a type of unsaturated fat called trans fat, which is commonly formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2023

"According to study, palm oil has nearly equal amounts of saturated and unsaturated fat," he said.

From Fox News • Mar. 19, 2022

What happens if I change out the ratio of saturated to unsaturated fat?

From Slate • May 7, 2019