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Coconut oil vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut oil and Beetroot?

  • Beetroot is richer than Coconut oil in Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 412% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beetroot is lower.

We used Oil, coconut and Beets, raw 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 +1500%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
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% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
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 +175%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
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 +58170.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +291833.3%
Contains more Other +18.7%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +58170.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +291833.3%
Contains more Other +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19687.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19687.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Coconut oil Beetroot
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 Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 99.06g 0.17g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 892kcal 43kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 6.76g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 1mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.05mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 0mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 0mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 0mg 78mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.04mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 0µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.2µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0.032g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.06g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.