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Coconut milk vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coconut milk and Mozzarella

  • Coconut milk is richer in Copper, and Iron, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 10 times more Copper than Mozzarella. Coconut milk contains 0.266mg of Copper, while Mozzarella contains 0.027mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.8%
Contains more IronIron +556%
Contains more CopperCopper +885.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.2%
~equal in Sodium ~16mg

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%
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 0% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.15mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1100.9%
Contains more OtherOther +238%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +377.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95%

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 Mozzarella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 230kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Protein 2.29g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 23.84g 17.1g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 3.34g 3.1g Coconut milk
Carbs 5.54g 3.1g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Coconut milk
Calcium 16mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 263mg 95mg Coconut milk
Iron 1.64mg 0.25mg Coconut milk
Sugar 3.34g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 2.2g 0g Coconut milk
Copper 0.266mg 0.027mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.67mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 100mg 524mg Mozzarella
Sodium 15mg 16mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.15mg
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 6.2µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.02mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.12mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 16µg 9µg Coconut milk
Choline 8.5mg 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 21.14g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.509g Mozzarella
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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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.