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Mozzarella vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Coconut milk

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Coconut milk is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.8%
Contains more IronIron +556%
Contains more CopperCopper +885.2%
~equal in Sodium ~15mg

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +1100.9%
Contains more OtherOther +238%
Contains more FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +377.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 280kcal 230kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 2.29g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 23.84g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 3.1g 3.34g Coconut milk
Carbs 3.1g 5.54g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 731mg 16mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 263mg Coconut milk
Iron 0.25mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Sugar 1.23g 3.34g Mozzarella
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.027mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 3.13mg 0.67mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 100mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.15mg
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 15.7µg 6.2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.026mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.033mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 16µg Coconut milk
Choline 18.4mg 8.5mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 21.14g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 1.014g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.261g Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
22%
Mozzarella
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.