Solid Fats

A. Solid fats are those fats that remain solid at room temperature. Solid fats may come from animal products as well as hydrogenated vegetable oils. Solid fats are high in saturated fats and/or trans fats. Animal products that contain solid fats are also typically high in cholesterol.
In the following list of common solid fats, 100 percent of the calories in these substances come from fat:

• Butter
• Margarine
• Shortening
• Beef fat (tallow, suet)
• Chicken fat
• Pork fat (lard)

Foods high in solid fats (over 50% of calories per serving come from fat) include:

• Many cheeses
• Creams
• Ice creams
• Well-marbled cuts of meats
• Regular ground beef
• Bacon
• Sausages
• Poultry skin
• Baked goods such as cookies, crackers, donuts, pastries, and croissants

In some cases, the fat in these foods is invisible. Regular cheese and whole milk are high in solid fat, even though it is not visible.
Although you need some amount of fat in your diet, you should eat cholesterol-free foods with healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.