Coconut milk vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut milk and chocolate cake different?
- Coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper, while chocolate cake is higher in choline, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 79% more than chocolate cake.
- Coconut milk contains 3 times more manganese than chocolate cake. Coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, while chocolate cake contains 0.28mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index (97) than chocolate cake (41).
Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used in this article.
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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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1410.6% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +863.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.5% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +495.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +957.9% |
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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| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 5.43g | 71% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.28mg | 28% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 2.761g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.213mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 53.4g | 16% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 15.1g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 6.039g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.207mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 5.3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 1.137mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.61mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.34g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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