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Health experts recommend that you keep your intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol as low as possible as part of a nutritionally balanced diet. It is recommended you choose a diet that provides no more than 30% of calories from fat. For example, at 2000 calories per day, the suggested upper limit of calories from fat is 600 calories. 65 grams of fat contribute about 600 calories (65 grams of fat x 9 calories per gram = 600 calories). On the Nutritional Facts label, 65 grams of fat is the Daily Value for a 2,000 calorie intake. More Infomation About Fat
 3g of fat or less per 100g but no more than 30% of calories from fat
 6g or less per 100g but no more than 30% of calories from fat and no more than 10g of fat per serving
 10g or less per 100g but no more than 35% of calories from fat and no more than 10g of fat per serving
Fats contain both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fat raises blood cholesterol more than other forms of fat. Reducing saturated fat to no more than 10% of calories will help you lower your blood cholesterol level. On the Nutritional Facts label, 20 grams of saturated fat (9% of caloric intake) is the Daily Value for a 2,000 calorie intake.
Partially hydrogenated vegetables oils, such as those used in many margarines and shortenings, contain a particular form of unsaturated fat know as trans-fatty acids that may raise blood cholesterol levels, although not as much as saturated fat.
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