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Coconut oil vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut oil and Sweet and sour?

  • Coconut oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Sweet and sour is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 412% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sweet and sour is lower.

We used Oil, coconut and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +495200%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +200800%
Contains more Other +34.1%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +495200%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +200800%
Contains more Other +34.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut oil Sweet and sour
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 0g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 0g 0.27g Sweet and sour
Fats 99.06g 0.02g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 892kcal 150kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 18.75g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 0.1g Sweet and sour
Calcium 1mg 10mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.05mg 0.21mg Sweet and sour
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Sweet and sour
Phosphorus 0mg 7mg Sweet and sour
Potassium 0mg 99mg Sweet and sour
Sodium 0mg 371mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg Sweet and sour
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Sweet and sour
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.01mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.019mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.187mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg Sweet and sour
Folate 0µg 8µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.2µg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Sweet and sour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/nutrients
  2. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.