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Coconut oil vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut oil and Chinook salmon?

  • Chinook salmon is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 396% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinook salmon is lower.

We used Oil, coconut and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 +2700%
Contains more Iron +1720%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +1720%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
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 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 +∞%
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +640.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +218566.7%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +640.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +218566.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 0g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 99.06g 13.38g Coconut oil
Calories 892kcal 231kcal Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.05mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 0mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 0mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 0mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 0mg 60mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 0µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.11mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 0µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 82.475g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 5.742g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 2.662g Chinook salmon
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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Coconut oil Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $12.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 79.261g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.