Cheese vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese and coconut
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, coconut is higher in manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 70% more than coconut.
- Coconut has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of coconut is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4971.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +302.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1635.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5455.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +815.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +586.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
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Fats
~33.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +548.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 710mg | 14mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1.5mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 113mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 29.698g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.435mg | 45% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 3.33g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0g | 9g | 36% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 10.1µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.02mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.43mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 20mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.1mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 1.425g | 20% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 356mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.366g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 15.23g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 354kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 33.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Folate | 27µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese 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.