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Coconut oil vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coconut oil and Avocado

  • Avocado is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 402% higher.
  • Avocado contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, coconut and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 +1100%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
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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Avocado
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1781.8%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1781.8%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +575.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +244000%
Contains more Other +73.6%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Fats +575.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +244000%
Contains more Other +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.816
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.816

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 Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.83g Avocado
Protein 0g 2g Avocado
Fats 99.06g 14.66g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 892kcal 160kcal Coconut oil
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0g 0.66g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 1mg 12mg Avocado
Iron 0.05mg 0.55mg Avocado
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg Avocado
Potassium 0mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 0mg 7mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Avocado
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 0µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 0.6µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0mg 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0mg 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0mg 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0mg 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0mg 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0mg 0.049mg Avocado
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Avocado
Saturated Fat 82.475g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 80.349g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.