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Coconut milk vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut milk and egg whites

  • Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium, while egg whites have more vitamin B2 and selenium.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in egg whites is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, 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 Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains more IronIron +1950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1056.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.6%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.19mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +13923.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +376%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

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 Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Egg white DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 0g 96%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.011mg 39%
Fats 23.84g 0.17g 36%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.439mg 34%
Copper 0.266mg 0.023mg 27%
Selenium 6.2µg 20µg 25%
Iron 1.64mg 0.08mg 20%
Protein 2.29g 10.9g 17%
Phosphorus 100mg 15mg 12%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calories 230kcal 52kcal 9%
Sodium 15mg 166mg 7%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.03mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.105mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Folate 16µg 4µg 3%
Potassium 263mg 163mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0g 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.005mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.004mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0g 2%
Carbs 5.54g 0.73g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Choline 8.5mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 0.71g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.