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Coconut milk vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coconut milk and American cheese

  • Coconut milk has more Manganese, and Copper, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Coconut milk.
  • American cheese has 22 times less Manganese than Coconut milk. Coconut milk has 0.916mg of Manganese, while American cheese has 0.041mg.
  • Coconut milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2134.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.8%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +325.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +70.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +691.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +853.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +712.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk American cheese Opinion
Calories 230kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 2.29g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 23.84g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 3.34g 3.7g American cheese
Carbs 5.54g 3.7g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Coconut milk
Calcium 16mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 263mg 132mg Coconut milk
Iron 1.64mg 0.63mg Coconut milk
Sugar 3.34g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 2.2g 0g Coconut milk
Copper 0.266mg 0.046mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.67mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 100mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 15mg 1671mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.916mg 0.041mg Coconut milk
Selenium 6.2µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.015mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.076mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 16µg 8µg Coconut milk
Trans Fat 1.144g Coconut milk
Choline 8.5mg 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 21.14g 18.057g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.286g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.083mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.17mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.101mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.043mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.139mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.053mg 0.546mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk American cheese
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
5%
Coconut milk
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American 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.

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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