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Coconut oil vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut oil and Broth?

  • Broth is richer than Coconut oil in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% more.
  • Coconut oil has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Broth. While Coconut oil has 82.475g of Saturated Fat, Broth has only 3.43g.

We used Oil, coconut and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
8
Broth
Broth
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +1960%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Coconut oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +1960%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +350%
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.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
10
Broth
Broth
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
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 B12 +∞%
Coconut oil
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%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +318.2%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
4
Broth
Broth
Contains more Fats +613.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +7466.7%
Contains more Other +5304.4%
Coconut oil
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more Fats +613.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +7466.7%
Contains more Other +5304.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
2
Broth
Broth
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.2%
Coconut oil
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.2%

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 Broth
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 Broth Opinion
Net carbs 0g 18.01g Broth
Protein 0g 16.66g Broth
Fats 99.06g 13.88g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 18.01g Broth
Calories 892kcal 267kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 17.36g Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 187mg Broth
Iron 0.05mg 1.03mg Broth
Magnesium 0mg 56mg Broth
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg Broth
Potassium 0mg 309mg Broth
Sodium 0mg 23875mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg Broth
Manganese 0mg 0.15mg Broth
Selenium 0µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg Broth
Folate 0µg 32µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Coconut oil
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Broth
Saturated Fat 82.475g 3.43g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 5.36g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 4.48g Broth
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 Broth
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%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 79.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.