monounsaturated
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Definition of monounsaturated
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
—used especially of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
— compare polyunsaturated
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Other Words from monounsaturated
monounsaturate
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Examples of monounsaturated in a Sentence
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Dembicki also recommends avocado, which has healthful monounsaturated fat and is high in vitamins. — Melissa Rayworth, Houston Chronicle, "Healthful breakfast on a busy school morning? It’s not so hard," 14 Aug. 2019 Per serving: 78 calories (44% from fat), 3.8 g fat (0.5 g saturated, 2.1 g monounsaturated), 1 mg cholesterol, 2.4 g protein, 10.8 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g fiber, 173 mg sodium. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "It’s too hot to cook. Try these Chicken Pita Pockets instead," 12 Aug. 2019 Both oils are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but olive oil contains polyphenols, which have antioxidant benefits. — Carrie Dennett, Washington Post, "Herring and pumpernickel, anyone? Try the Nordic diet.," 12 Aug. 2019 There are a few varieties of sunflower seed oil, and some are higher in monounsaturated fats than others. — NBC News, "The best oils to use for cooking, according to nutritionists," 24 July 2019 Per serving: 320 calories (37% from fat), 13.2 g fat (6.1 g saturated, 4.3 g monounsaturated), 107 mg cholesterol, 35.5 g protein, 14.4 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 231 mg sodium. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "A little touch of France makes this recipe for fish that much better," 15 July 2019 Per serving: 196 calories (23% from fat), 5 g fat (0.8 g saturated, 2.2 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 5.3 g protein, 35.4 g carbohydrates, 5.8 g fiber, 39 mg sodium. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "A little touch of France makes this recipe for fish that much better," 15 July 2019 Per serving: 183 calories (9% from fat), 1.8 g fat (0.3 g saturated, 0.6 g monounsaturated), 1 mg cholesterol, 10.8 g protein, 39.1 g carbohydrates, 8.2 g fiber, 20 mg sodium. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "Flavorful pasta dish is done in the time it takes to boil," 1 July 2019 There are two types of unsaturated fats: monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, "Everything you need to know about fats, according to a registered dietitian," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'monounsaturated.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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monounsaturated
adjective
mono·un·sat·u·rat·ed
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Medical Definition of monounsaturated
of an oil, fat, or fatty acid
: containing one double or triple bond per molecule
canola and olive oils are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids
— compare polyunsaturated