The Numbers

Here are some common foods and their saturated fat content (calories/grams saturated fat):

Butter, 1 tablespoon 102/7

Corn oil, 1 tablespoon 120/2

Olive oil, 1 tablespoon 119/2

Canola oil, 1 tablespoon 124/1

Prime rib, 1 ounce 110/11

Lean roast beef, 1 ounce 47/2

Skinless chicken breast1 ounce 48/0.3

Cheese, 1 ounce 100/6

Reduced fat cheese, 1 ounce 70/3

Whole milk, 1 cup 150/5

1 percent milk, 1 cup 102/1.5

Skim milk, 1 cup 86/0

-- Katherine Tallmadge