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Coconut milk vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coconut milk and broth?

  • Coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper, yet broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% more.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in broth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of broth is lower.

We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Broth
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +351.6%

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%
Broth
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1248.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Broth
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2878.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +627.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.1%
Contains more OtherOther +6826.8%

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
Broth
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +428.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1616.5%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Broth Opinion
Calories 230kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 2.29g 16.66g Broth
Fats 23.84g 13.88g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.1mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 3.34g 18.01g Broth
Carbs 5.54g 18.01g Broth
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 37mg 56mg Broth
Calcium 16mg 187mg Broth
Potassium 263mg 309mg Broth
Iron 1.64mg 1.03mg Coconut milk
Sugar 3.34g 17.36g Coconut milk
Fiber 2.2g 0g Coconut milk
Copper 0.266mg 0mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.67mg 0.09mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 100mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 15mg 23875mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 0.916mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Selenium 6.2µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coconut milk
Folate 16µg 32µg Broth
Choline 8.5mg 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 21.14g 3.43g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 4.48g Broth
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 23860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.