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Nature Cure A Way of Life
Table IV - Oils and Fats
It is the difference that counts
| Type
of oil or fat |
Percentage
of polyun-saturated Fat |
Percentage
of saturated Fat |
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Safflower (Kardi) Oil |
74% |
9% |
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Sunflower Oil |
64% |
10% |
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Corn Oil |
58% |
13% |
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Average Vegetable Oil |
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(Soyabean+Cottonseed) |
40% |
13% |
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Sesame (Til Oil) |
38% |
13% |
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Chicken Fat * |
26% |
29% |
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Groundnut Oil |
21% |
19% |
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Average Vegetable |
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Shortening |
20% |
32% |
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Mustard Oil |
18% |
6% |
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Lard* |
12% |
40% |
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Olive Oil |
9% |
14% |
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Beef Fat* |
4% |
48% |
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Butter* |
4% |
61% |
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Palm Oil* |
2% |
81% |
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Coconut Oil * |
2% |
86% |
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Ghee* |
Nil |
65% |
All fats and
oils are equally high in calories, so see how little you
can use. When you use fats and oils,choose those high in
polyunsaturated fats - the ones at the top of the chart.
* Must be avoided
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