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Coconut oil vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coconut oil and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Barbecue chicken is higher than Coconut oil in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 393% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, coconut and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used 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 +1500%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +8800%
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 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +8800%
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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
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 B12 +∞%
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 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +556.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +204600%
Equal in Other - 0.88
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +556.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +204600%
Equal in Other - 0.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 0g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 99.06g 15.08g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 892kcal 226kcal Coconut oil
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.05mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 0mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 0mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 0mg 335mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 0µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 0µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g 0.078g Coconut oil
Saturated Fat 82.475g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
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 Barbecue chicken
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 78.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.