{"id":149147,"date":"2022-03-21T10:02:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T04:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/difference-between-fats-and-oils-definition-and-building-blocks\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T14:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T08:50:10","slug":"difference-between-fats-and-oils-definition-and-building-blocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Fats and Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Fats\" title=\"Fats\">Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Oils\" title=\"Oils\">Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Difference_between_Fats_and_Oils\" title=\"Difference between Fats and Oils\">Difference between Fats and Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Similarities_between_Fats_and_Oils\" title=\"Similarities between Fats and Oils\">Similarities between Fats and Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Key_differences_between_fats_and_oils_in_organic_chemistry\" title=\"Key differences between fats and oils in organic chemistry\">Key differences between fats and oils in organic chemistry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Uses_of_Fats_and_Oils\" title=\"Uses of Fats and Oils\">Uses of Fats and Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Points_to_remember\" title=\"Points to remember\">Points to remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#FAQs_on_Difference_Between_Fats_and_Oils\" title=\"FAQs on Difference Between Fats and Oils\">FAQs on Difference Between Fats and Oils<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#What_are_the_4_functions_of_fat_and_oil\" title=\"What are the 4 functions of fat and oil?\">What are the 4 functions of fat and oil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Is_oil_converted_to_fat\" title=\"Is oil converted to fat?\">Is oil converted to fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Is_oil_good_or_bad_fat\" title=\"Is oil good or bad fat?\">Is oil good or bad fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Do_all_oils_have_fat\" title=\"Do all oils have fat?\">Do all oils have fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/difference-between-fats-and-oils\/#Which_oil_is_rich_in_fat\" title=\"Which oil is rich in fat?\">Which oil is rich in fat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><b>Difference between fats and oils:<\/b> Fats and oils are necessary macronutrients. Both are made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. The combination of these molecules forms a chain of molecules known as fatty acids. Fats and oils are required for the proper functioning of the body. They seem similar but are different on the basis of chemical structure, physical properties and nutritional value. In this article, we will study fats, oils and the differences between fats and oils.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fats\"><\/span>Fats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/fats\/\"><strong>Fats<\/strong><\/a> are triglycerides. They are esters of fatty acids. Fats are solids at room temperature. Fats are soluble in organic solvents. They are insoluble in water. Fats give energy to the body. They also support the maintenance of cell membranes. Fats are obtained from plants and animals.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Solid Fats are of two types<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Saturated fats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trans fats<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels. These are more in animal fat or red meat. Coconut oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter have saturated fats. These are present in large quantities in non-dairy products and in snacks, too.<\/p>\n<p>Through the process of hydrogenation, fat is changed to increase its shelf life. At room temperature, it is harder. Trans fats are found in cookies, chips, processed foods etc. We should avoid eating trans fats as it can increase cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oils\"><\/span>Oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fats that are liquids at room temperature are called <strong>oils<\/strong>. Unsaturated fats come under oils. Unsaturated fats are of two types: polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats. Cholesterol levels can be controlled by consuming unsaturated fats.<\/p>\n<p>Nuts, avocados and vegetable oils have monounsaturated fats. If you consume these foods, keep high good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Polyunsaturated fats are in sunflower, corn and beans. Omega 3 and omega 6 are two types of polyunsaturated fats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Fats_and_Oils\"><\/span>Difference between Fats and Oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 537px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><b>Fats<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><b>Oils <\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Fats are solids at room temperature.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oils are liquids at room temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Fats are mainly originated from animal sources.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils mainly originated from plant sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">They are composed of saturated fatty acids.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils are composed of unsaturated fatty acids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Fats increase the level of cholesterol in blood.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils lower the level of cholesterol in blood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Fats increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oxidative rancidity of fats is high.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oxidative rancidity of oils is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Fats are in the liver and under the skin of animals.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils are stored in seeds and fruits of plants.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Fats have a high melting point.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oils have a low melting point.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Fats are soluble in vitamins.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oils are insoluble in vitamins.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">There is no effect of hydrogenation in fats.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils get converted into saturated states due to hydrogenation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Example: Butter, cream, meat and many more.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Example: coconut oil, olive oil and many more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Fats are commonly used in baking and frying.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">Oils are used in salad dressings and for sauteing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">When refrigerated, fats solidify.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Oils remain liquid when refrigerated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">Fats have a long shelf life.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">The shelf life of oils is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similarities_between_Fats_and_Oils\"><\/span>Similarities between Fats and Oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some similarities between fats and oils. These are discussed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both fats and oils are made of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen.<\/li>\n<li>Fats and oils are made up of long-chain fatty acids.<\/li>\n<li>They both serve as macronutrients.<\/li>\n<li>Oils and fats both are involved in immunity.<\/li>\n<li>They both are lipids and provide energy to the body.<\/li>\n<li>They both should be consumed in limit for maintaining good health.<\/li>\n<li>Fats and oils contain glycerol.<\/li>\n<li>Fats and oils both have culinary and cosmetic uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_differences_between_fats_and_oils_in_organic_chemistry\"><\/span>Key differences between fats and oils in organic chemistry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are <strong>key differences between fats and oils<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fats are solids at room temperature. Oils are liquids at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are composed of saturated fatty acids, and oils are composed of unsaturated fatty acids.<\/li>\n<li>Fats increase the levels of cholesterol in the blood, while oil decreases the level of cholesterol in the blood.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are found under the skin of animals or around organs. Oils occur in the seeds and fruits of plants.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are oily substances, whereas oils are viscous liquids.<\/li>\n<li>Fats increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, whereas oils lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Oxidative rancidity is high in fats and low in oils.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are saturated fats and trans fats. Oils are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of fats are butter, cream and meat.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of oils are coconut oil, seed oil and olive oil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_Fats_and_Oils\"><\/span>Uses of Fats and Oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fats and oils are used in cooking and baking also. Fats can be heated to a high temperature without burning. They have high smoke points, so oils can be used for frying and baking.<\/p>\n<p>The smoke point of the oil is low, so they can be used for stir-frying, sauteing and dressings for salads. When heated to high temperatures, oils can produce harmful compounds.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is soap. Soap can be made using Coconut oil and alkali sodium hydroxide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_remember\"><\/span>Points to remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fats are triglycerides, and oils are non-polar chemical substances.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. Oils are insoluble in water.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are solid at room temperature. Oils are liquid at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Fats are of two types: saturated and trans.<\/li>\n<li>Types of oils are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.<\/li>\n<li>When unsaturated fats are partially hydrogenated, trans fat is formed.<\/li>\n<li>Saturated fats have single bonds in their fatty acids. Unsaturated fats have double bonds in their fatty acids.<\/li>\n<li>Oils are flammable and surface-active.<\/li>\n<li>Fats and oils both are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/lipids\/\">lipids<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Fats and oils are energy stored in plants and animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Difference_Between_Fats_and_Oils\"><\/span>FAQs on Difference Between Fats and Oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_4_functions_of_fat_and_oil\"><\/span>What are the 4 functions of fat and oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFat serves as an important way to store food for energy. It acts as a big, long-lasting energy source. A thick layer of fat under the skin helps protect the body from extreme temperatures and helps maintain a stable internal environment. Fats are also used by the body to make and regulate hormones\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oil_converted_to_fat\"><\/span>Is oil converted to fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOils are unsaturated esters that can be transformed into fats through a process called catalytic hydrogenation, where they become saturated.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oil_good_or_bad_fat\"><\/span>Is oil good or bad fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHealthy unsaturated fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, reduce the chance of getting sick. You can find these good fats in vegetable oils like olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and corn, as well as in nuts, seeds, and fish\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_oils_have_fat\"><\/span>Do all oils have fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOils are liquids like vegetable oils you use in cooking. They're from plants and fish. Oils aren't their own food group, but they give you good things like healthy fats and vitamin E.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_oil_is_rich_in_fat\"><\/span>Which oil is rich in fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturated fat is mostly in animal products, but some plant foods like coconut, coconut oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil also have a lot of it. 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