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How much fat and saturated fat should you eat?
This chart shows the recommended amount of total fat and saturated fat at various calorie levels.
Daily calories | Total fat grams25 to 35 percent of total calories | Saturated fat grams7 to 10 percent of total calories |
| 1,200 | 33-47 | 9-13 |
| 1,500 | 42-58 | 12-17 |
| 1,800 | 50-70 | 14-20 |
| 2,000 | 56-78 | 16-22 |
| 2,200 | 61-86 | 17-24 |
| 2,500 | 69-97 | 19-28 |
Related Links
Diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol
Understanding cooking fats and oils
Source: Allina Patient Education, Helping Your Heart, fourth edition, cvs-ahc-90648
First published: 05/01/2005
Last updated: 06/01/2007
Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts