Coconut milk vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut milk and buttermilk
- Coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and selenium, yet buttermilk is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Coconut milk covers your daily saturated fat needs 103% more than buttermilk.
- The amount of saturated fat in buttermilk is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.
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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 | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2318.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +625% |
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 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1210.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.2% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2609.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.4% |
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
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +299.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +690.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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 | 0.548g | 94% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.002mg | 40% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 0.88g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.011mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 40kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 190mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 151mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 17.7mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.254g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.275mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 3.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 4.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.1mg | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.