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Coconut oil vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coconut oil and Semolina

  • Coconut oil has less Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Semolina.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 411% more than Semolina.
  • Semolina has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, coconut and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 +7000%
Contains more Iron +1380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
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 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +7000%
Contains more Iron +1380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
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 E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +9517.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32766.7%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +9517.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32766.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2354.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2354.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Semolina
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 Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 0g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 0g 7.51g Semolina
Fats 99.06g 1.03g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 892kcal 374kcal Coconut oil
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0g 0.33g Coconut oil
Fiber 0g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 1mg 71mg Semolina
Iron 0.05mg 0.74mg Semolina
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Semolina
Phosphorus 0mg 153mg Semolina
Potassium 0mg 174mg Semolina
Sodium 0mg 2mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.02mg Semolina
Copper 0mg 0.284mg Semolina
Manganese 0mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.03mg Coconut oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 0µg 8µg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0mg 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0mg 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0mg 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0mg 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0mg 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0mg 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0mg 0.185mg Semolina
Trans Fat 0.028g Semolina
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0.258g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.322g Coconut oil
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 Semolina
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
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.