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White chocolate vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White chocolate and Coconut oil

  • White chocolate is richer than Coconut oil in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 315% higher.
  • Coconut oil contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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 +19800%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +19800%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1416.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +772.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4233.3%
Contains more Other +64.8%
Contains more Fats +208.7%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +4233.3%
Contains more Other +64.8%
Contains more Fats +208.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 0g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 0g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 59.24g 0g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 59g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 0.2g 0g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 1mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0.05mg White chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 0mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 0mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 0mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.74mg 0.02mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.11mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.6µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0g 0.028g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.412g 82.475g White chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 6.332g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Coconut oil
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
22%
White chocolate
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 63.063g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.