About Coconut

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. It is widely used in cooking and baking due to its high saturated fat content, which makes it stable at high temperatures. In skincare, coconut oil is valued for its moisturizing properties and is often used in lotions, creams, and hair products. It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are easily absorbed by the body, providing quick energy and potential health benefits.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
2314

Compare All Forms

11 forms

Compare supplement forms of Coconut by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Coconut Oil
  • CAS: 8001-31-8
  • Label category: Natural (Coconut)
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Coconut Sugar

Unrefined, low-GI sweetener from coconut sap

  • CAS: 57-50-1 (sucrose)
  • Label category: Natural (Coconut)
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Coconut Sugar Blocks (Panela-style)

Unrefined, minimally processed sweetener from coconut palm s...

  • Label category: natural
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Coconut Sugar Syrup (Coconut Nectar)

Natural sweetener from coconut palm sap

  • Label category: natural
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Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • CAS: 8001-31-8
  • Label category: natural
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Granulated Coconut Sugar

Natural low-GI sweetener from coconut palm sap

  • Label category: natural
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Virgin Coconut Oil
  • CAS: 8001-31-8
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Coconut blossom syrup, Coconut butter, Coconut crystals, Coconut Fat, Coconut oil (fractionated), Coconut palm sugar blocks, Coconut palm syrup, Coconut sap syrup, Coconut sugar cakes, Coco sugar, Gur (coconut), Jaggery (coconut), MCT oil, Palm sugar (from coconut palm), Panela de coco, Whole cane sugar (coconut)

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Coconut forms:

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Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Coconut forms:

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