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Coconut milk vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coconut milk and biscuits

  • Coconut milk has more manganese and copper; however, biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than biscuits.
  • Coconut milk has 3 times more copper than biscuits. While coconut milk has 0.266mg of copper, biscuits have only 0.082mg.
  • Biscuits have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of coconut milk is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1368.8%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.5%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.035mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.3%
Contains more WaterWater +134%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +705.1%
Contains more OtherOther +350.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +583.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1495%

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 Biscuit
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Biscuit DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 4.324g 76%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.356mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 4.163g 26%
Sodium 15mg 580mg 25%
Selenium 6.2µg 19.5µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg 24%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.378mg 23%
Calcium 16mg 235mg 22%
Copper 0.266mg 0.082mg 20%
Iron 1.64mg 2.9mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 6.93g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 2.949mg 14%
Carbs 5.54g 44.6g 13%
Fats 23.84g 16.3g 12%
Folate 16µg 61µg 11%
Protein 2.29g 7g 9%
Phosphorus 100mg 164mg 9%
Calories 230kcal 353kcal 6%
Magnesium 37mg 18mg 5%
Potassium 263mg 121mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.285mg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.54mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.035mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.