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Coconut oil vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coconut oil and Potato different?

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 than Coconut oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 412% higher.
  • Potato has less Saturated Fat.

Oil, coconut and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1520%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
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% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1520%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +109966.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +264066.7%
Contains more Other +23.1%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +109966.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +264066.7%
Contains more Other +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3952.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3952.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 Potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0g 2.05g Potato
Fats 99.06g 0.09g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 17.49g Potato
Calories 892kcal 77kcal Coconut oil
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 1mg 12mg Potato
Iron 0.05mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 0mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 0mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 0mg 6mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.01mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 0µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0mg 0.035mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0.002g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.042g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.