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Chinese cuisine vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese cuisine and Coconut?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Coconut is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 144% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coconut is lower.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +787.8%
Contains more Manganese +920.4%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Coconut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +787.8%
Contains more Manganese +920.4%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%

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.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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1
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Coconut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Protein +112.6%
Contains more Water +67.7%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Fats +531.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Coconut
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +112.6%
Contains more Water +67.7%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Fats +531.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
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Coconut
Coconut
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Coconut
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 6.23g Coconut
Protein 7.08g 3.33g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 7.29g 15.23g Coconut
Calories 105kcal 354kcal Coconut
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 6.23g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 9g Coconut
Calcium 22mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 76mg 113mg Coconut
Potassium 204mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 409mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0.147mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 6.7µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.24mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 3.3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.54mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.3mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.054mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 26µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.2µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.039mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.121mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.131mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.247mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.062mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.169mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.202mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.077mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Coconut
Trans Fat 0.058g Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.978g 29.698g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.366g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Coconut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients
  2. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.