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Cocoa bean vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa bean and coconut milk

  • Coconut milk has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2 than cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 371% more than coconut milk.
  • Cocoa bean has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1186.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +854%
Contains more IronIron +846.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1256%
Contains more ZincZinc +850.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +628%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%

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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +690.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +952.3%
Contains more OtherOther +998.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82%
Contains more WaterWater +2404.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 -63.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Coconut milk DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.266mg 371%
Iron 15.52mg 1.64mg 174%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.916mg 123%
Fiber 29.8g 2.2g 110%
Magnesium 476mg 37mg 105%
Phosphorus 728mg 100mg 90%
Potassium 2509mg 263mg 66%
Saturated fat 7.76g 21.14g 61%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.67mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0mg 35%
Protein 18.1g 2.29g 32%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 58.3g 5.54g 18%
Fats 13.1g 23.84g 17%
Selenium 13.2µg 6.2µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.76mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 16mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 1.014g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.026mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.033mg 7%
Folate 32µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Calories 220kcal 230kcal 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.261g 1%
Choline 11.4mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.183mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 3.34g N/A
Sodium 19mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.