It's important to look at both fat and calories when making food choices.
Fat calories are more dense than other calories.
That's why you should be aware of your fat intake. It takes more energy to burn fat grams because they have more calories. There is a wide variety of fats. We know there are certain ones that are bad for you. Fats that come from animal sources are what we call saturated fats and have a tendency to produce plaque or cholesterol in the arteries.