Coconut milk vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut milk and chocolate milk different?
- Coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, selenium, and magnesium; however, chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 95% higher.
- Coconut milk contains 12 times more manganese than chocolate milk. While coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, chocolate milk contains only 0.077mg.
- Chocolate milk has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate milk has a lower glycemic index (45) than coconut milk (97).
Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties 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 | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +583.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1089.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +508% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +603.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
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
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.99g
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 | 2.104g | 87% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.077mg | 36% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 3.39g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.065mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.162mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 83kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.8g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.125mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 3.17g | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 10.34g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 101mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.99g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
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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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins