What's the difference between fats and oils?

Fats and oils are both types of lipids, but they differ in their physical state at room temperature. Fats are solid at room temperature, while oils are liquid at room temperature. This difference is due to the composition of fatty acids in each. Fats tend to have a higher proportion of saturated fatty acids, which pack tightly together and solidify at room temperature. Oils, on the other hand, tend to have a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, which have kinks in their structure that prevent them from packing tightly together, resulting in a liquid state at room temperature. Both fats and oils are important sources of energy and essential fatty acids in the diet.

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