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Coconut milk vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and cheesecake

  • Coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 56% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 13 times more copper than cheesecake. Coconut milk contains 0.266mg of copper, while cheesecake contains 0.02mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less saturated fat.
  • Cheesecake 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 Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.2%
Contains more IronIron +160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1230%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +554.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +440%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +48.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
~equal in Fats ~22.5g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +751.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.8%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 9.921g 51%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.14mg 34%
Copper 0.266mg 0.02mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 8.634g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Sodium 15mg 438mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.193mg 15%
Iron 1.64mg 0.63mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.602g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.571mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Choline 8.5mg 45.9mg 7%
Carbs 5.54g 25.5g 7%
Fiber 2.2g 0.4g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 11mg 6%
Protein 2.29g 5.5g 6%
Potassium 263mg 90mg 5%
Calories 230kcal 321kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.4µg 4%
Calcium 16mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.4mg 3%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.2µg 2%
Fats 23.84g 22.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.052mg 1%
Phosphorus 100mg 93mg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.51mg 1%
Folate 16µg 18µg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.