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Coconut oil vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coconut oil and chinese cuisine

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and selenium in chinese cuisine is higher than in coconut oil.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily saturated fat needs 407% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of coconut oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, coconut and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0% 1.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2120%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +7400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8450%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +1769.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +262633.3%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 7% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +420.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Saturated fat 82.475g 0.978g 370%
Fats 99.06g 5.3g 144%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 51.3µg 42%
Calories 892kcal 105kcal 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 0mg 409mg 18%
Protein 0g 7.08g 14%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 1.217g 13%
Iron 0.05mg 1.11mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.161mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Choline 0.3mg 34.5mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Potassium 0mg 204mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 2.13g 3%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Calcium 1mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Chinese cuisine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 81.497g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.