Coconut milk vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between coconut milk and brown sugar
- Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, selenium, fiber, magnesium, and zinc, while brown sugar has more calcium.
- Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in brown sugar is lower.
- Brown sugar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +311.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +131% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +466% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2133.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2400% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1331.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +416.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +418.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +590.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +269.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1808.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4946.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1670.6% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0g | 96% |
Fats | 23.84g | 0g | 37% |
Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.064mg | 37% |
Carbs | 5.54g | 98.09g | 31% |
Copper | 0.266mg | 0.047mg | 24% |
Phosphorus | 100mg | 4mg | 14% |
Iron | 1.64mg | 0.71mg | 12% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 1.2µg | 9% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
Calories | 230kcal | 380kcal | 8% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 9mg | 7% |
Calcium | 16mg | 83mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
Folate | 16µg | 1µg | 4% |
Protein | 2.29g | 0.12g | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
Potassium | 263mg | 133mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
Sodium | 15mg | 28mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Choline | 8.5mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.34g | 98.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.34g | 97.02g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.053mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 93.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Coconut milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?

Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)