Unsaturated Fat

Updated August 16, 2025

Unsaturated Fat includes monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Sources

Type	Foods	Notes
Monounsaturated	Olive oil, avocado, almonds, peanuts	Often a good default cooking fat
Polyunsaturated	Fatty fish, walnuts, sunflower seeds	Includes omega‑3 and omega‑6

Balance fats within your macro budget and overall calories.

Omega‑3s include EPA and DHA from marine sources and ALA from plants.

Dietary Fat provides energy and supports hormones and nutrient absorption.

Saturated Fat is typically solid at room temperature and common in animal products and some tropical oils.