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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 from 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.

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.
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
8
:
2
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Iron +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Copper +309.2%
Contains more Manganese +1089.6%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +57.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +63.4%
Contains more Copper +309.2%
Contains more Manganese +1089.6%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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.
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
4
:
8
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Chocolate milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
1
:
4
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Fats +603.2%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +603.2%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
2
:
1
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.99
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.99

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 Chocolate milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.34g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 2.29g 3.17g Chocolate milk
Fats 23.84g 3.39g Coconut milk
Carbs 5.54g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 230kcal 83kcal Coconut milk
Sugar 3.34g 9.54g Coconut milk
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Coconut milk
Calcium 16mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 1.64mg 0.24mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 37mg 13mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 100mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 263mg 167mg Coconut milk
Sodium 15mg 60mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.67mg 0.41mg Coconut milk
Copper 0.266mg 0.065mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.916mg 0.077mg Coconut milk
Selenium 6.2µg 1.9µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 0IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.07mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.9mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.125mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.04mg Chocolate milk
Folate 16µg 5µg Coconut milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.083mg 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.17mg 0.3mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.101mg 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.043mg 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.139mg 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.053mg 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 21.14g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.99g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.124g Coconut milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Chocolate milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.