Coconut oil vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut oil and chocolate different?
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B12 than coconut oil.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut oil is 320% higher.
- Chocolate has less saturated fat.
- Coconut oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate (23).
Oil, coconut and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15940% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9950% |
| 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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +390.9% |
| 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 | +1250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 82.475g | 18.519g | 291% |
| Copper | 0mg | 1.028mg | 114% |
| Fats | 99.06g | 31.28g | 104% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 8.02mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.419mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 146mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 206mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Calories | 892kcal | 546kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 559mg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.88g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 9.54g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.725mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 63.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins