Fats And Oils
This group comes at the apex of the Indian Food Pyramid. Items in this group should be used sparingly.
Each serving in the Fats and Oils Group contains 5 gms. of fat and gives 45 calories.
One serving is a teaspoon ( 5ml) of cooking oil.
Other examples of one serving of fats and oils are:
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1 Tablespoon Regular
Salad Dressing - OR
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1 Teaspoon Regular Margarine
- OR
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2 tablespoons light
salad dressing - OR
1 teaspoon oil
- OR
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- OR
6 whole peanuts
Foods in this category can be Unsaturated or Saturated