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Whey vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whey and Coconut milk

  • Whey has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Coconut milk has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 105% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Whey
Whey
1
:
9
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +2633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +6550%
Contains more Manganese +91500%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +2633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +6550%
Contains more Manganese +91500%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Whey
Whey
5
:
7
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.033
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +6522.2%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Carbs - 5.54
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +6522.2%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Carbs - 5.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2272.7%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2272.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Coconut milk
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 3.34g Whey
Protein 0.85g 2.29g Coconut milk
Fats 0.36g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 5.14g 5.54g Coconut milk
Calories 27kcal 230kcal Coconut milk
Sugar 5.14g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 47mg 16mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 8mg 37mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 46mg 100mg Coconut milk
Potassium 161mg 263mg Coconut milk
Sodium 54mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.13mg 0.67mg Coconut milk
Copper 0.004mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.001mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 1.9µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.026mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.183mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.033mg Coconut milk
Folate 1µg 16µg Coconut milk
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.054mg 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.078mg 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.068mg 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.016mg 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.046mg 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.016mg 0.053mg Coconut milk
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 0.23g 21.14g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1.014g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.261g Coconut milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Coconut milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Whey
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey
Whey is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.