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

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Significant differences between gruyere cheese and coconut milk

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily calcium needs 99% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut milk is 97, while the glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere 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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
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 +6218.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +482.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +505%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.7%
Contains more IronIron +864.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +731.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5288.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +1201.7%
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +505.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1438.9%
Contains more WaterWater +103.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 -10.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +890.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Coconut milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 16mg 100%
Phosphorus 605mg 100mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Protein 29.81g 2.29g 55%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.916mg 39%
Cholesterol 110mg 0mg 37%
Vitamin A 271µg 0µg 30%
Sodium 714mg 15mg 30%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.67mg 29%
Copper 0.032mg 0.266mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 1.014g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0mg 21%
Iron 0.17mg 1.64mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Fats 32.34g 23.84g 13%
Saturated fat 18.913g 21.14g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.261g 10%
Calories 413kcal 230kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.183mg 8%
Potassium 81mg 263mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.76mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Carbs 0.36g 5.54g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.1µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 3.34g N/A
Magnesium 36mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.