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Nutritional Profile of Coconut Oil - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 56 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Coconut Oil.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for 14 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Energy (Atwater General Factors) (Other)
- Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) (Other)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- trans-Dienoic Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Elaidolinolenic Acid (18:3 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for 17 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Energy (Atwater General Factors) (Other)
- Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) (Other)
- delta-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- trans-Dienoic Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Coconut Oil
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Coconut Oil
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Coconut Oil
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Coconut Oil
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Coconut Oil
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Coconut Oil
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Coconut Oil
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 840 mg | 238.1 mg | 23 | 2426 |
| Fatty Acids (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 140 | 748 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g | 481.9 mg | 146 | 1194 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 82.5 g | 23.4 g | 15 | 15 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 58 | 733 |
| Total Fat (NLEA) | 90.5 g | 25.7 g | 8 | 8 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 99.1 g | 28.1 g | 5 | 7 |
| Saturated Fats (13) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 52 | 153 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 50 | 167 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 25 | 449 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 5 | 5 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 477 mg | 135.2 mg | 14 | 49 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 6.8 g | 1.9 g | 4 | 4 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 37 | 314 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 41.8 g | 11.9 g | 11 | 11 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 28 | 78 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 16.7 g | 4.7 g | 5 | 6 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 8.6 g | 2.4 g | 73 | 148 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 15 | 161 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.5 g | 714.4 mg | 108 | 375 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 9 | 30 |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 49 | 644 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 50 | 242 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 134 | 699 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 40 | 487 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 86 | 967 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 72 | 433 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 21 mg | 6 mg | 50 | 635 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 47 | 468 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 52 | 347 |
| Elaidolinolenic Acid (18:3 c) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 9 | 44 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 25 | 188 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 133 | 1102 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 112 | 937 |
| Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 c) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 9 | 25 |
| trans-Dienoic Fatty Acids | 7 mg | 2 mg | 1 | 30 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 7 mg | 2 mg | 45 | 219 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 92 | 633 |
| alpha-Tocotrienol | 2.2 mg | 615.2 µg | 2 | 9 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 7 | 34 |
| beta-Tocotrienol | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 4 | 76 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 180 µg | 51 µg | 25 | 210 |
| delta-Tocotrienol | 250 µg | 70.9 µg | 1 | 17 |
| gamma-Tocotrienol | 360 µg | 102.1 µg | 9 | 62 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 57 | 919 |
| Minerals (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 25 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 18 | 933 |
| Zinc, Zn | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 18 | 935 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 300 µg | 85 µg | 28 | 1153 |
| Phytosterols | 86 mg | 24.4 mg | 28 | 57 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 59 | 2728 |
| Other (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 30 | 682 |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 895 kcal | 253.7 kcal | 1 | 1 |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 833 kcal | 236.2 kcal | 1 | 1 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 833 kcal | 236.2 kcal | 12 | 19 |
| KJ (Energy) | 3,480 kj | 986.6 kj | 6 | 13 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Coconut Oil
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp Liquid Oil | 11.6 g | 0.4 oz |
3 Similar Fats or Oils
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| Coconut Oil | No of Nutrients |
(Confection Fat, Typical Basis For Ice Cream Coatings, Industrial) | 31 |
(Hydrogenated, Used For Whipped Toppings & Coffee Whiteners, Industrial) | 30 |
(Principal Uses Candy Coatings, Oil Sprays, Roasting Nuts, Industrial) | 24 |
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