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Coconut oil vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coconut oil and garden cress

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium in garden cress is higher than in coconut oil.
  • Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 451% more than coconut oil.
  • Garden cress has 3586 times less saturated fat than coconut oil. Coconut oil has 82.475g of saturated fat, while garden cress has 0.023g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, coconut and Cress, garden, raw.

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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 27% 24% 53% 49% 57% 6.3% 33% 1.8% 72% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
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 230% 115% 14% 0% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 0% 1355% 60% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +536.4%
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 KVitamin K +90216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +14051.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +297900%
Contains more OtherOther +97.8%

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
5% 49% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2549.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +646.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Garden cress
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Garden cress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.6µg 541.9µg 451%
Saturated fat 82.475g 0.023g 375%
Fats 99.06g 0.7g 151%
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg 77%
Calories 892kcal 32kcal 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 346µg 38%
Manganese 0mg 0.553mg 24%
Folate 0µg 80µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Copper 0mg 0.17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.247mg 19%
Potassium 0mg 606mg 18%
Iron 0.05mg 1.3mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 0.239g 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.228g 10%
Magnesium 0mg 38mg 9%
Calcium 1mg 81mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1mg 6%
Protein 0g 2.6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.242mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.7mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Choline 0.3mg 19.5mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg 2%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.23mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.5g 2%
Sodium 0mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Garden cress
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
150%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 82.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.