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Almond vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Coconut milk different?

  • Almond is higher than Coconut milk in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Coconut milk.
  • Almond is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types were used in this article.

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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.
Almond
Almond
9
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +1581.3%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +629.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Contains more Potassium +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +365.7%
Contains more Copper +287.6%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
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 +1581.3%
Contains more Iron +126.2%
Contains more Magnesium +629.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Contains more Potassium +178.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +365.7%
Contains more Copper +287.6%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%

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.
Almond
Almond
8
:
2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 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 E +16986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.2%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
Almond
4
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Protein +823.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +289%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Water +1433.3%
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +823.6%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +289%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Water +1433.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
Almond
3
:
0
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3011.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4623.8%
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3011.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4623.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 3.34g Almond
Protein 21.15g 2.29g Almond
Fats 49.93g 23.84g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 5.54g Almond
Calories 579kcal 230kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 12.5g 2.2g Almond
Calcium 269mg 16mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1.64mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 37mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 100mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 263mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 15mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.67mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.266mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.916mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.15mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.026mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.76mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.183mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.033mg Almond
Folate 44µg 16µg Almond
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.027mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.083mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.09mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.17mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.101mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.043mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.116mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.139mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.053mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 3.802g 21.14g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 1.014g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.261g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.