Coconut oil vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between coconut oil and apples
- Coconut oil has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, apples are richer in fiber and vitamin C.
- Coconut oil covers your daily saturated fat needs 412% more than apples.
- Apples have 905 times less monounsaturated fat than coconut oil. Coconut oil has 6.332g of monounsaturated fat, while apples have 0.007g.
- Apples contain less saturated fat.
- Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of coconut oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, coconut and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58170.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +355% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +285100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90357.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3237.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 82.475g | 0.028g | 375% |
| Fats | 99.06g | 0.17g | 152% |
| Calories | 892kcal | 52kcal | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 0.007g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 0.051g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 13.81g | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 3.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | N/A |
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 lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 82.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)