Coconut Oil (Virgin Unrefined)
Cooking Oils & Fats · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Virgin coconut oil is cold-pressed from fresh coconut meat (Cocos nucifera). Per 100g, it provides 862 kcal, 100g fat (87% saturated fat rich in medium-chain lauric acid C12:0), and a moderate smoke point of 177°C (350°F).
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 171412) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Smoke Point | 177°C (350°F) |
| Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) | 6.3 % |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) | 1.7 % |
| Saturated Fat (SFA) | 87.0 (Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic) % |
| Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio | N/A (Negligible PUFA) |
| Primary Fatty Acid | Lauric Acid (C12:0 ~48%) |
| Free Acidity (as Oleic) | ≤ 0.20 % |
| Extraction Method | Cold expeller-pressed virgin meat |
| Shelf Life | 24 – 36 Months (Highly resistant to oxidation) |
Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) & Lauric Acid
Nearly 50% of coconut oil fatty acids consist of lauric acid (C12:0), which exhibits potent antimicrobial properties and undergoes rapid portal vein transport to the liver for ketone body conversion.
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