Coconut oil fatty acid composition on a jar label
by Stephen Hewitt | Published 30 November 2020


Table 1 shows an analysis of fatty acids in raw virgin coconut oil as shown on the label of a 500ml jar bought in a shop. The photograph, taken in 2014, shows the label itself.
Fatty Acid | percentage |
---|---|
Lauric C12:0 (MCT) | 49% |
Myristic C14:0 | 12% |
Caprylic C8:0 (MCT) | 8% |
Palmitic C16:0 | 8% |
Capric C10:0 (MCT) | 6% |
Oleic C18:1 | 5% |
Stearic C18:0 | 3% |
Caproic C6:0 (MCT) | 1% |
Linoleic C18:2 | 1.8% |
Table 2 below shows other figures from the same label, for a teaspoon (5g) of coconut oil.
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) | 3,200mg |
Linoleic (Omega 6) | 90mg |
Oleic acid (Omega 9) | 250mg |
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