Olive oil or coconut oil?
Coconut oil rode a “good fat” wave. The calories are nearly identical — the difference is the type of fat.
Side by side (per 100 g)
| per 100 g | extra virgin olive oil | virgin coconut oil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 | 862 | |
| Protein | 0g | 0g | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fat | 100g | 100g |
source: TACO · TACO/USDA
Who wins at what
Calorie for calorie, they’re nearly identical. Extra-virgin olive oil is unsaturated fat with polyphenols; coconut oil is high in saturated fat and raises LDL. For everyday cooking, olive oil wins — save coconut for the occasional flavor.
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