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Cream cheese vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Coconut milk

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Coconut milk is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Coconut milk is 39% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +506.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +1390.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1377.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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.
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 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +220%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 +168.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
~equal in Carbs ~5.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +778.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +468.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~21.14g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 350kcal 230kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 2.29g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 23.84g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 5.52g 3.34g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 5.54g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 97mg 16mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 263mg Coconut milk
Iron 0.11mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Sugar 3.76g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.018mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.5mg 0.67mg Coconut milk
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 100mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.15mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 8.6µg 6.2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.026mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.183mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.033mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 16µg Coconut milk
Choline 27.2mg 8.5mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 21.14g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 1.014g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.261g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.027mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.083mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.09mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.17mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.101mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.043mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.116mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.139mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.053mg Cream cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.