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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.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
8
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Coconut oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
2
:
5
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Coconut oil
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
1
:
4
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Fats +165000%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +175166.7%
Contains more Other +3707.7%
Coconut oil
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Fats +165000%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +175166.7%
Contains more Other +3707.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut oil
Coconut oil
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Coconut oil
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42450%
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 Vanilla extract
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Fats 99.06g 0.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calories 892kcal 288kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 12.65g Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 11mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.05mg 0.12mg Vanilla extract
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 0mg 6mg Vanilla extract
Potassium 0mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 0mg 9mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Copper 0mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Coconut oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 82.475g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 0.01g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.