Coconut milk vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coconut milk and bananas?
- Coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, and selenium, yet bananas are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 105% more.
- Coconut milk has 6 times more iron than bananas. While coconut milk has 1.64mg of iron, bananas have only 0.26mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in bananas is lower.
- The glycemic index of bananas is lower.
We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +530.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +354.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +520% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +210.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1012.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7124.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +312.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3068.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +257.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.112g | 96% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 0.33g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.27mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.367mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.078mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 22mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 89kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 8.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 22.84g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 358mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 1.09g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.665mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)