Do palm oil and coconut contain more double bonds?

Palm oil and coconut oil both contain a high proportion of saturated fats, which means they have a high number of single bonds between carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains. They do not contain a significant amount of double bonds.

For instance, palm oil is composed of approximately 45% saturated fatty acids, including palmitic acid and stearic acid. On the other hand, coconut oil consists of around 90% saturated fatty acids, primarily lauric acid and myristic acid. These fatty acids are responsible for the solid or semi-solid nature of palm oil and coconut oil at room temperature.

In contrast, oils that are rich in double bonds, such as olive oil, safflower oil, or canola oil, are considered unsaturated fats and are usually liquid at room temperature.