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Wheat vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wheat and Coconut oil

  • Coconut oil has less Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Wheat .
  • Coconut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 410% more than Wheat .
  • Wheat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, durum and Oil, coconut.

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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 Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +6940%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +20700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3300%
Contains more Iron +6940%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +20700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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%
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36366.7%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Fats +3910.5%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36366.7%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Fats +3910.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1740.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1740.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 0g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 0g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 71.13g 0g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Calcium 34mg 1mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 0.05mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 0mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 0mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 0mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 4.16mg 0.02mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 0µg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.11mg Coconut oil
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 0µg Wheat
Vitamin K 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.028g Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 82.475g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 1.702g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Coconut oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients
  2. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.