Butter vs. Coconut Oil: Which One is Healthier?

Should you be using butter or coconut oil? Find out as we compare butter vs. coconut oil.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Butter vs. coconut oil — cooking 
1:12 Butter vs. coconut oil — fat-soluble vitamins 
1:27 Butter vs. coconut oil — MCT oil
2:02 Coconut oil and lauric acid 
2:14 Butter and small-chain fatty acid butyrate
2:52 Butter and casein 
3:14 Which is healthier? 

Today we’re going to compare butter and coconut oil to find out which is healthier. 

Butter vs. coconut oil:

Butter (grass-fed)
• Is good for cooking 
• Has fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E, D, and K2)
• Has 8% MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides) 
• Has small-chain fatty acid butyrate 
• Has traces of casein 

Coconut oil 
• Is good for cooking 
• Has zero fat-soluble vitamins
• Has 55% MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides) 
• Has lauric acid 

Which is healthier, butter, or coconut oil? 
I’m going to say that butter is more healthy. But, when you use butter for cooking, you will destroy all of the fat-soluble vitamins—especially under high-heat. For cooking, you could use either butter or coconut oil. But, if you’re putting it on your food, butter may be the healthier option. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! Both butter and coconut oil can be beneficial, but butter may be the healthier option.

[jenise]

When I was a kid we only had margarine in our house but every Sunday we had dinner at my aunt's where she had real butter. I used to sneak into the kitchen after dinner and steal and eat pats of butter. I didn't understand at the time but my body craved real foods! In my own house I have only grass fed butter 🧈

[toscacobbien]

I stopped using Canola oil and vegetable oils 20 years ago. Dr. Eades spoke about it and how it caused numerous problems. I also read The Hampton diet where Dr.Pescatore spoke about smoke points. I'm glad Dr.Berg and other doctors are educating people about the dangers of certain oils. Thank you.

[cherylp.]

After hearing how good grass fed cow butter is I checked it out at the store. We are so lucky here in NZ, our normal butter is from grass fed cows. 🇳🇿🇨🇦

[BedollitaYoyis]

4 weeks having 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in my coffe (i make my own) joint pains have dissapeared. Afternoon cravings are gone. My eyesight has improved and feel energized. I'm in my late 50s. Zero constipation.Thank you Dr. For sharing vital information. Sending love and ligt to all💕💞💕💞💖💝🙈🙊🙉💫💫

[sweetbe]

I grow up on Coconut oil in Belize everything’s we cooked with is coconut oil now I used olive oil and coconut oil .
Thank you Doc. ❤❤

[chrisbutters]

Coconut oil over factory farm butter. Grass fed butter over coconut oil.

[DeaFX]

I am absolutely baffled at how much ive learnt from watching your videos in the past year!! 🙏 Your method of going through all the details of how, why and what to eat to be healthy in an easily digestible manner (pun intended) has been such a mind opener. It's amazing, THANK YOU ❤

[Hawtload]

I find that butter tends to burn very quickly if I'm using high heat, so I typically stick with coconut oil for cooking, and butter for flavoring.

[thecasualbear]

I recently cut out butter because i thought that it was unhealthy fat, but i will start using it again, because i’ve felt so sluggish in the gym after not eating it

[marlonryzen]

I find myself doing Dr Berg marathons instead of Netflix and chill very often. Thank you so much, i follow you to the letter dr.

[maudegonne]

I have used MCT oil in the past 3 weeks to overcome fatigue as a result of covid - 11 weeks since I swabbed positive and despite my healthy diet, good quality sleep etc. improvements were slow. MCT oil is a life changer. I will always have it in my diet. As for butter, I'm from Kerry where this brand originates and I love it.

[Zckwarriarzi]

I just add CMT to my morning coffee. I go much longer with no hunger . Thank you. And i add butter on top of broccoli, just after boiled, with nutritional yeast, and tiny bit cheese for my teenager son.
Thank you for teaching about nutrition. Its changing my family life.

[yasminmalik]

Such a perfect video. Clear, simple with important info. Thanks Doc, you are the best!

[anniedjaswadi]

Well I use olive oil and butter with Vit. A, D and E! Thank so much dr Berg I appreciate it.

[xmissinvisiblexo]

Well I'm glad butter is healthier since I'm allergic to coconut.

[denisea.]

My 3 yr old always asks for butter straight up, "Can I have a square of butter?" I ask if he wants it on toast or crackers but he always says he wants it just by itself. He loves it, I allow it. Maybe intuitive eating. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[lattermanstudio]

You need to do a video on ‘regular’ butter vs grass fed

[jbhatt]

I have tried variety of different butters un USA. Many butters are local and others are imported. The best butter brand I found were
1. Truly (grass fed imported from Ireland). I made my ghee from this butter.
2. Vital Farm (grass fed local)
3. Kerry Gold (grass fed imported from Ireland)
4. Organic Valley (It used to be good but they deteriorate recently)

[notnow]

Yay! I love Kerry gold. I lost so much weight snacking on butter. Lol I never would have thunk it

[mordierenokse]

So refreshing to see a video where a question is posed: x or y, which is better? Then you actually give a clear answer. A rarity.