Fat Summary

Properties of Fat Types
Type of fat Saturated Cis-unsaturated Trans-unsaturated
Product A 4-ounce stick of butter.
Butter 		A bottle of olive oil with an oil-filled dish.
Olive Oil 		A can of shortening.
Shortening
Shape of carbon chain Straight Bent Straight
Molecular packing Dense Less Dense Dense
Melting point High Low High