Coconut milk vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coconut milk and cream cheese
- Coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for coconut milk is 39% higher.
- Coconut milk contains less sodium.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +99.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1390.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1377.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8227.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +506.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +735.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +220% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~5.52g
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +778.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +468.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~20.213g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.011mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.018mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 8.907g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 34.44g | 16% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 314mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 1.483g | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 6.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.517mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 350kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 20.213g | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 8.6µg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 5.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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