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Is margarine healthier than butter?
Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various cooking methods, such as frying or baking. Margarine was invented as a cheap…
Energy Nutrients
Fat
1 gram of fat equals approximately 9 calories. Food sources of fat contain a combination of 3 types of fats in different ratios: There is also another type of fat,…
Fat and Cholesterol
How is margarine made?
The production of margarine involves various processes, with the aid of a variety of chemicals or materials. This processes are very similar to the ones used in plastic production. The…
Fat and Cholesterol
Triglycerides – basic chemistry
The images in this article were created using the information compiled from various medical and biochemistry textbooks. (1, 2, 3) The definition of fat can be confusing, because it depends…
Fat and Cholesterol
Fatty acid composition of foods
The following is a comprehensive list of foods and their fatty acid composition. This table can be easily ordered, sorted, and searched for individual items. The data has been sourced…