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Cultured Butter Or Coconut Oil

Cultured butter is butter made from fermented cream, while coconut oil is an oil extracted from coconut meat; they are distinct foods with different nutrient profiles. Because this entry combines two ingredients, nutrition details can vary substantially depending on which one is intended.

Beneficial properties

energy-dense useful for cooking contains fat-soluble compounds adds richness and flavor

Nutritional highlights

Cultured butter provides mostly saturated fat with small amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K2 (when present), while coconut oil provides predominantly saturated fat, especially medium-chain triglycerides such as lauric acid.

Caution. Both are high in saturated fat; frequent large servings may be unsuitable for people advised to limit saturated fat intake, and butter also contains dairy allergens.

Conditions it helps with

Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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