evidence: SummaryCoconut oil is a good source of antioxidants, which provide anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and brain-protective effects. [...] Compared with vegetable fats, coconut oil increases both LDL (bad) and total cholesterol levels to a greater extent. However, this increase is smaller compared with that of butter. [...] Olive oil is healthier than coconut oil. That’s because olive oil is much lower in saturated fats than coconut oil and contains more nutrients.