Do Eggs Contain Unsaturated Fat?

Eggs contain an average of 10.3 grams of total fat per serve of eggs* making them a moderate source of dietary fat. The majority of the fat in eggs is unsaturated with 3.4 grams being saturated fat.

Do eggs have unsaturated fat?

Monounsaturated Fat

They are found in foods like eggs, nuts, seeds, avocadoes and olive oil. A serving of two large eggs contains 5 grams of monounsaturated fat. For tasty ways to fill up on monounsaturated fat, eggs and avocado make the perfect pair in these 8 delicious recipes.

What foods contain unsaturated fat?

Unsaturated fats are predominantly found in foods from plants, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
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Unsaturated fats
  • Olive, peanut, and canola oils.
  • Avocados.
  • Nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans.
  • Seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.
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