Coconut oil vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coconut oil and vanilla extract?
- Coconut oil is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet vanilla extract is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 412% more.
- Coconut oil has 633 times more monounsaturated fat than vanilla extract. While coconut oil has 6.332g of monounsaturated fat, vanilla extract has only 0.01g.
- The amount of saturated fat in vanilla extract is lower.
We used Oil, coconut and Vanilla extract 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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +140% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
0.06 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
12.65 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
34.65 g
Contains more FatsFats | +165000% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +175166.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +3707.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63220% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42450% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 82.475g | 0.01g | 375% |
Fats | 99.06g | 0.06g | 152% |
Calories | 892kcal | 288kcal | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.332g | 0.01g | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 0.004g | 11% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.072mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 12.65g | 4% |
Potassium | 0mg | 148mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 0mg | 12mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.425mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.05mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Calcium | 1mg | 11mg | 1% |
Protein | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 12.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 12.65g | N/A |
Sodium | 0mg | 9mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.028g | 0g | N/A |
Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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3%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 82.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.