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Broth vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and coconut milk?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.6%
Contains more IronIron +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.7%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1248.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
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 ProteinProtein +627.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.1%
Contains more OtherOther +6826.8%
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2878.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +428.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1616.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Coconut milk DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 15mg 1037%
Saturated fat 3.43g 21.14g 81%
Selenium 28µg 6.2µg 40%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.916mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0mg 33%
Copper 0mg 0.266mg 30%
Protein 16.66g 2.29g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.261g 28%
Choline 114.6mg 8.5mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 16mg 17%
Fats 13.88g 23.84g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 1.014g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.76mg 11%
Phosphorus 166mg 100mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.183mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 1.64mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.67mg 5%
Magnesium 56mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.033mg 5%
Folate 32µg 16µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 5.54g 4%
Calories 267kcal 230kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2.8mg 2%
Potassium 309mg 263mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Coconut milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 23860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.