Saturated fatty acids are mainly found in foods of animal origin (e.g. sausage or butter) and in many ready meals. They are primarily a source of energy and play a role in the development of lipid metabolism disorders. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) therefore recommends a reduced intake of no more than 7-10 % of daily energy intake.
Oats contain high-quality vegetable fat, because less than 20 % of oats' own fat is saturated fatty acids – 40 % is monounsaturated fatty acids and 40 % is polyunsaturated fatty acids.
