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Coconut oil vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coconut oil and French dressing?

  • French dressing is richer than Coconut oil in Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 408% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French dressing is lower.

We used Oil, coconut and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat 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 +1000%
Contains more Iron +1360%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
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 4% 28% 6% 7% 10% 110% 6% 54% 15% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +1360%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +900%
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 E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2866.7%
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 33% 20% 0% 16% 6% 12% 9% 0% 13% 2% 0% 45%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +759.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +180833.3%
Contains more Other +163.7%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
12% 31% 54% 2%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 11.52 g
Carbs: 31.22 g
Water: 54.28 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +759.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +180833.3%
Contains more Other +163.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.852 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%

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 French dressing
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 French dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.72g French dressing
Protein 0g 0.58g French dressing
Fats 99.06g 11.52g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 31.22g French dressing
Calories 892kcal 222kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 16.86g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g French dressing
Calcium 1mg 11mg French dressing
Iron 0.05mg 0.73mg French dressing
Magnesium 0mg 8mg French dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 16mg French dressing
Potassium 0mg 107mg French dressing
Sodium 0mg 838mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.2mg French dressing
Copper 0mg 0.16mg French dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.11mg French dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg French dressing
Vitamin A 0IU 541IU French dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg French dressing
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1mg French dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.024mg French dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.467mg French dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.055mg French dressing
Folate 0µg 2µg French dressing
Vitamin K 0.6µg 17.8µg French dressing
Tryptophan 0mg 0.003mg French dressing
Threonine 0mg 0.014mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0mg 0.01mg French dressing
Leucine 0mg 0.015mg French dressing
Lysine 0mg 0.017mg French dressing
Methionine 0mg 0.002mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.016mg French dressing
Valine 0mg 0.01mg French dressing
Histidine 0mg 0.008mg French dressing
Trans Fat 0.028g French dressing
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.842g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 4.518g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 3.852g French dressing
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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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil French dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
French dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
24%
French dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
French dressing
French dressing is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 838mg)
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. French dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171404/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.