Coconut milk vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut milk and cereal
- Cereal is higher than coconut milk in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 522% more than coconut milk.
- Coconut milk contains 81 times more saturated fat than cereal. While coconut milk contains 21.14g of saturated fat, cereal contains only 0.26g.
- The glycemic index of cereal is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.9% |
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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24084.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3797.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18039.4% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2107.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1688.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1467.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.1% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +397.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 6.288mg | 522% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 5.986mg | 458% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 34.06mg | 405% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 3.87mg | 298% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 29.62mg | 180% |
| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.26g | 95% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 7.6mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 38.5mg | 40% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 1.08g | 35% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 86.85g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.137mg | 14% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 6.06g | 8% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 378kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.204g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.354g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
5%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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