unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsa-chə-ˌrā-təd 
: not saturated: such as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2b
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However, the type of fatty acid (like saturated versus unsaturated) found in each also differs.
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Human studies cited in that review found that meals rich in olive oil produced higher post-meal GLP-1 responses than butter-rich meals, suggesting unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, may stimulate the hormone more effectively than saturated fats.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways Cashews and pistachios both contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The avocado mango group also had increased intake of fiber, vitamin C, and mono unsaturated fatty acids.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Human studies cited in that review found that meals rich in olive oil produced higher post-meal GLP-1 responses than butter-rich meals, suggesting unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, may stimulate the hormone more effectively than saturated fats.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways Cashews and pistachios both contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The avocado mango group also had increased intake of fiber, vitamin C, and mono unsaturated fatty acids.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
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unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
ˈən-
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by combining chemically with other substances
especially
: containing double or triple bonds between carbon atoms
an unsaturated fat
Medical Definition
unsaturated
adjective
un·sat·u·rat·ed
-ˈsach-ə-ˌrāt-əd
: not saturated: as
a
: capable of absorbing or dissolving more of something
an unsaturated solution
b
: able to form products by chemical addition
especially
: having at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acids
see also unsaturated fat compare saturated sense 2
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