The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat is mainly the different distribution location, different examination methods and different functions. 1. Different location: the main difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat is the different distribution location, subcutaneous fat is located under the skin; visceral fat is attached around the viscera and mainly exists in the abdominal cavity. 2. Different examination methods: visceral fat can be assessed by visceral fat area, visceral fat index, etc.; while subcutaneous fat can be measured by sebum thickness, which can be inferred as the amount of fat. 3. Different roles: Visceral fat is mainly used to support, stabilize and protect the internal organs; subcutaneous fat is mainly used to keep warm and store energy. The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat is not obvious, no matter which part of the fat more, have an impact on health, usually pay attention to exercise to lose weight.