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Coconut milk vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut milk and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Coconut milk has more manganese, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 11 times less manganese than coconut milk. Coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.085mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, 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 Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.4%
Contains more IronIron +82.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +977.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6831.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +629%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +773.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1031%

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% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +501.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 16mg 1109mg 109%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Phosphorus 100mg 729mg 90%
Sodium 15mg 1529mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.486mg 37%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.085mg 36%
Saturated fat 21.14g 13.317g 36%
Protein 2.29g 20g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 0.67mg 3.87mg 29%
Selenium 6.2µg 17.7µg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 6.098g 13%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Iron 1.64mg 0.9mg 9%
Fats 23.84g 20g 6%
Potassium 263mg 125mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.114mg 4%
Copper 0.266mg 0.238mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.325mg 3%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Choline 8.5mg 20.7mg 2%
Calories 230kcal 265kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.462g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 5.54g 1.37g 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 1.37g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 38mg 0%
Sugar 3.34g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.029mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1514mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.