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Coconut oil vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut oil and roe

  • Roe is richer than coconut oil in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Coconut oil contains 44 times more saturated fat than roe. Coconut oil contains 82.475g of saturated fat, while roe contains 1.866g.
  • Coconut oil has a lower glycemic index than roe.

Food types used in this article are Oil, coconut and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1440%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +6300%
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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1103.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +195333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

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
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Saturated fat 82.475g 1.866g 366%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Fats 99.06g 8.23g 140%
Selenium 0µg 51.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 0mg 515mg 74%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.949mg 73%
Protein 0g 28.62g 57%
Calories 892kcal 204kcal 34%
Folate 0µg 92µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.154mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.277mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.192mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.185mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.128mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 2.129g 11%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.28mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 3.404g 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Iron 0.05mg 0.77mg 9%
Potassium 0mg 283mg 8%
Magnesium 0mg 26mg 6%
Sodium 0mg 117mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 80.609g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $97.8)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.