The Vegan Society gives you the information you need to make choices about your life and to help you to maintain the lifestyle you want. The main components of all fats are the fatty acids which might be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated.
Fats containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature.
Most plant fats are high in either polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats except palm and coconut fat which is highly saturated. Saturated and monounsaturated fats are not necessary in the diet as they can be made in the human body. They must be provided by diet and are known as essential fatty acids. Good sources - oils made from safflower, sunflower, corn, soya, evening primrose, pumpkin and wheatgerm. Green leafy vegetables and grains.