Coconut oil vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coconut oil and fish oil?
- Fish oil is richer than coconut oil in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 306% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in fish oil is lower.
We used Oil, coconut and Fish oil, herring 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 more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +793.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +816.8% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 82.475g | 21.29g | 278% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 766mg | 255% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 56.564g | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 15.604g | 93% |
| Calories | 892kcal | 902kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 99.06g | 100g | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 4.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 61.185g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)