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Coconut oil vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coconut oil and pizza?

  • Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, folate, calcium, and vitamin B12 than coconut oil.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 390% higher.
  • Pizza is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than coconut oil (0).

We used Oil, coconut and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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%
Pizza
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +4860%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +6600%
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%
Pizza
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1016.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Pizza
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +922.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +143800%
Contains more OtherOther +165.9%

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
Pizza
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.681g

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 Pizza
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Pizza DV% diff.
Saturated fat 82.475g 4.465g 355%
Fats 99.06g 9.69g 137%
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.39mg 33%
Phosphorus 0mg 216mg 31%
Calories 892kcal 266kcal 31%
Iron 0.05mg 2.48mg 30%
Sodium 0mg 598mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.825mg 24%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Protein 0g 11.39g 23%
Calcium 1mg 188mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Manganese 0mg 0.36mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg 15%
Copper 0mg 0.105mg 12%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.34mg 12%
Carbs 0g 33.33g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 2.608g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.83mg 5%
Potassium 0mg 172mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 6.7µg 5%
Choline 0.3mg 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g 0.241g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 1.681g 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 78.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.