Coconut milk vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coconut milk and fish oil?
- Coconut milk is richer than fish oil in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and zinc.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 255% more.
- The glycemic index of fish oil is lower.
We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Fish oil, herring types 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +319.5% |
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
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5478.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5878.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~21.29g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 766mg | 255% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 56.564g | 139% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 100g | 117% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 15.604g | 102% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0mg | 40% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 902kcal | 34% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 21.29g | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 4.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.619g | 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
5%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coconut milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in vitamins