Coconut vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut and butter different?
- Coconut is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, selenium, and phosphorus; however, butter is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 104% higher.
- Coconut has less saturated fat.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index (0) than coconut (59).
Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Butter, without salt 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1383.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2618.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +370.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +910% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25283.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1544.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +722.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 50.489g | 95% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 81.11g | 73% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.004mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 23.43g | 55% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.016mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 9g | 0g | 36% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.02mg | 30% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 717kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 3.01g | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 1µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 24mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Folate | 26µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 0.06g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.003mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
8%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coconut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.791g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.