Saturated fats are basically molecules of fat. This type of fat molecules does not have double bonds with carbon molecules. These fats are actually saturated with hydrogen molecules. Foods with saturated fat are not healthy for our body. Fast foods like burgers mainly have this type of fats which raises the level of cholesterol. Most of heart attacks and strokes are caused due to the saturated fats. Foods such as butter, beef, lamb, cheese, dairy products, etc contain high amounts of saturated fats. Foods containing this of fat molecules should be avoided as much as possible.

Best Foods with High Saturated Fat:

Following are the top 9 foods containing saturated fat and unsaturated fat.

1. Palm Oils:

Palm oils are hydrogenated oils which are high in saturated fat. The content of unsaturated fat in such hydrogenated oils is about 93.7% out of 100% which means 14grams of per tablespoon and 5grams per teaspoon. Other types of hydrogenated oils which contain high amounts of hydrogenated fat are hydrogenated coconut oil, soy oil, etc.

2. Fast Foods:

Pizza and burgers are the prime sources of saturated fat when it comes to fast foods. People over 50 should strictly avoid such foods to remain healthy. Teenagers should reduce the rate of consumption of pizza and other such foods with high saturated fat.

3. Regular Cheese:

Cheese has a high content of saturated hydrogenated fat molecules which are harmful to the body and if the consumption of this particular food cannot be controlled it will take the stage of a life-risking element. According to experts, the regular cheese contains about 5.9% (out of 10) of saturated fat. The less you intake cheese the better it is for you.

4. Desiccated Coconut:

Desiccated coconut contains about 57.2% of saturated fat which means 28% or 16grams per ounce of saturated fat. Coconut water in the morning is good for you but not this type of coconut. The high content of saturated fat is this food is extremely harmful to your body. Indians use this type of coconut in a lot of their recipes and that is the reason why most of them are prone to high cholesterol levels. But compare to other saturated fat foods, coconuts are some what low saturated foods.