Whole milk, cream, butter, lard, meat and poultry are important sources. Coconut oil and palm kernel oil also contain a high proportion of saturated fats. Important sources of monounsaturated fats include olive oil, canola oil, and many margarines, vegetable shortenings and nuts. Meats and poultry also are important sources of monounsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated fats are found in the largest proportions in foods of plant origin.
Peanut oil contains a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found only in foods of animal origin. Change the Ingredients to Achieve the Dietary Goal Ingredients can be eliminated completely, reduced in amount, or replaced with a more nutritionally acceptable ingredient. To choose the best approach, it's helpful to have a general idea of the function of the ingredient and what will happen if it is changed. Table 1 lists the functions of several ingredients. Fat Provides flavor and richness.