Difference between fat and oil

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 18, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Fat:
Fat is the three main types of nutrient. The adequate amount of fat in the body helps to prevent from the diseases. There are two types of fats: saturated fat and unsaturated fat and Trans fat. The excessive presence of fat in a body leads to suffer from various types of diseases. It is one of the important sources of energy to perform the various functions.
Oil:
There are mainly two types of oil such as vegetable oil which comes from the extraction of plants and crude oil or petroleum which comes from under the ground. It can be used for various purposes according to its nature. Oil does not dissolve in water but it floats because it has less density than the water. Oils are extracted from the plants such ginger, cinnamon, lemon, jasmine, rose, etc.
Differences:

Basis	Fat	Oil
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around organs.	A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant.
Synonyms	Big, chunky, meaty, bulky, and bulging	Grease and coat
Antonyms	Slight, miniature, little, slight and small	Dry, soap
Part of Speech	Adjective	Verb
Types	The main types of fat are: Trans fat Unsaturated fat Saturated fat Total fat	The types of oil are: Monounsaturated fat Polyunsaturated fat
Derived in	It is derived in 12th century.	It is derived in the 13th century.
Word origin	The word fat is originated before 1000 from Middle English.	The word originated oils in between 1125-75.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): / fat / Eng (US): / fat /	Eng (UK): / ɔɪl / Eng (US): / oil /
Main function	The function of fat are: It helps in growth and development of our body. It provides energy. It helps to absorb vitamins. It protects our body. It stores the fat as well to use later on.	The functions of oils are: To provide energy. To protect the vital organs To utilize the vitamins in the body.
Room temperature	It is solid at room temperature.	It is liquid at room temperature.
Obtained from	Animal fats- Butter Cream Lard Meats	Vegetable fats- Olive oil Peanut oil Seed oil Corn oil
Derived from	It is derived from animals.	It is derived from plants.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: It provides the healthy skin. It makes the hormones in our body. It utilizes the vitamins. It helps to build brains as well. It builds the healthy cells.	Its advantages are: It burns easily. It is not so much expensive.
Disadvantages	The disadvantages of fat are: There would be high risk of heart disease and cancer. It gains the weight. Risk of premature death is high.	The disadvantages of oil are: It is non-renewable resource which leads to the pollution. It may become the cause of global warming.
Example in Sentence	Due to high consumable of fat, he is suffering from the heart problems. Fat can be obtained from the fish as well.	Olive oil is good for our health. The price of the oil has been increased in the market.