General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 17 - Lipids - 17.3 Waxes and Triacyglycerols - Questions and Problems - Page 620: 17.27

Answer

Sunflower oil has approximately 24% mono-saturated fats, while safflower oil has about 18% mono-saturated fats. In terms of polyunsaturated fats, sunflower oil has approximately 66%, while safflower oil has about 73%.

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Sunflower oil has approximately 24% mono-saturated fats, while safflower oil has about 18% mono-saturated fats. In terms of polyunsaturated fats, sunflower oil has approximately 66%, while safflower oil has about 73%.
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