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Chocolate ice cream vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate ice cream and coconut milk?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coconut milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is lower.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +581.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +76.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +554.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148%
~equal in Potassium ~263mg
~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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.3%
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +65.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +409%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 21.14g 65%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.916mg 34%
Fats 11g 23.84g 20%
Copper 0.135mg 0.266mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.93mg 1.64mg 9%
Calcium 109mg 16mg 9%
Carbs 28.2g 5.54g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.183mg 7%
Selenium 2.5µg 6.2µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 1.014g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 2.2g 4%
Choline 22.5mg 8.5mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.76mg 3%
Protein 3.8g 2.29g 3%
Magnesium 29mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.033mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.261g 1%
Calories 216kcal 230kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.67mg 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 3.34g N/A
Potassium 249mg 263mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 16µg 16µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.