Coconut milk vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between coconut milk and ginger
- Coconut milk has more manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, ginger is higher in vitamin B6.
- Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 105% more than ginger.
- Coconut milk has 9 times more selenium than ginger. While coconut milk has 6.2µg of selenium, ginger has only 0.7µg.
- Ginger has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of coconut milk is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Ginger root, raw.
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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 IronIron | +173.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +785.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +384.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +238.8% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3078.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
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Other
~0.77g
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +558.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.203g | 95% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 0.75g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.229mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.7µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 80kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 415mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.154g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.