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Cottonseed oil vs. Cocoa butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottonseed oil and Cocoa butter

  • Cottonseed oil has more Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, while Cocoa butter has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cottonseed oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 223% more than Cocoa butter.
  • Cottonseed oil contains 17 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cocoa butter. While Cottonseed oil contains 51.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, Cocoa butter contains only 3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottonseed oil is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking and Oil, cocoa butter.

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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.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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 +1861.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 706% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin E +1861.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 24.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
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Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1630%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 25.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 51.9 g
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1630%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cottonseed oil Cocoa butter
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottonseed oil Cocoa butter Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 35.3mg 1.8mg Cottonseed oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg 24.7µg
Saturated Fat 25.9g 59.7g Cottonseed oil
Monounsaturated Fat 17.8g 32.9g Cocoa butter
Polyunsaturated fat 51.9g 3g Cottonseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottonseed oil Cocoa butter
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
64%
Cottonseed oil
8%
Cocoa butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cottonseed oil
0%
Cocoa butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottonseed oil
Cottonseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 33.8g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Cottonseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171024/nutrients
  2. Cocoa butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/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.