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Coconut milk vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and eggnog

  • Coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber, yet eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 93% higher.
  • Eggnog contains less saturated fat.
  • Eggnog 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 Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more IronIron +720%
Contains more CopperCopper +1946.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~109mg

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.1%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +469%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
~equal in Other ~0.67g

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Eggnog DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 2.591g 84%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.005mg 40%
Fats 23.84g 4.19g 30%
Copper 0.266mg 0.013mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Iron 1.64mg 0.2mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg 15%
Calcium 16mg 130mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Choline 8.5mg 52.2mg 8%
Calories 230kcal 88kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.417mg 5%
Protein 2.29g 4.55g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.105mg 4%
Folate 16µg 1µg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.2µg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 19mg 4%
Potassium 263mg 165mg 3%
Sodium 15mg 54mg 2%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.5mg 1%
Phosphorus 100mg 109mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.05mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.302g 1%
Carbs 5.54g 8.05g 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.198g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.