In view of the significance of qualitative fatty acid profile, the aim of this research was to determine and compare the content of fatty acids in two groups popular snacks which were classified into two product groups: healthy or unhealthy. Gas chromatograph was used to analyze the fatty acid profile. The study showed that the products classified as ‘unhealthy’ generally contained more fatty acids than ‘dietary’ products. They also had a higher content of fatty acids with atherogenic properties. Approx. 66% of fatty acids in both groups were long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs), followed by cis monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which accounted for 25% of all FAs. In contrast, very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) were present in small quantities. We also found quite large amounts of linoleic acid (PUFA), which accounted for 2.6% to 18.5% of the total composition of the snacks and appeared in all samples