By: Alexis Dagher Biochemistry 658/659 Spring 2012
High in cholesterol High in saturated fat Raises LDL cholesterol 1 tbsp– 7g of sat. fat Vitamins A,D,E, and K
Low in saturated fat No cholesterol Trans- fat Raises bad cholesterol Lowers good cholesterol
Butter (1 tbsp) Margarine (1 tbsp) Calories Total Fat Sat. Fat Trans Fat Cholesterol g 7g 0g 30mg g 2g 3g 0mg
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