Apricot kernel oil vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Apricot kernel oil and Coconut oil?
- Apricot kernel oil is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 381% more.
- Apricot kernel oil has 36 times more Vitamin E than Coconut oil. While Apricot kernel oil has 4mg of Vitamin E, Coconut oil has only 0.11mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot kernel oil is lower.
We used Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, coconut 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 more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3536.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
60 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
29.3 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +847.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1621.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 892kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 99.06g |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin E | 4mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.028g |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 82.475g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 60g | 6.332g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29.3g | 1.702g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 76.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot kernel oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.