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Coconut milk vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut milk and ham

  • Coconut milk has more manganese and copper, while ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% higher.
  • Ham contains 17 times less manganese than coconut milk. Coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, while ham contains 0.054mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ham is lower.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham 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 Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1596.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.5%
~equal in Potassium ~287mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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%
Ham
Ham
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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 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +901.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +331.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +814%
Contains more OtherOther +515.5%
~equal in Water ~67.67g

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Ham DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 1.81g 88%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.754mg 61%
Sodium 15mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 2.29g 20.93g 37%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.054mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.4mg 28%
Fats 23.84g 5.53g 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Selenium 6.2µg 19.5µg 24%
Copper 0.266mg 0.079mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 4.023mg 20%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.88mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.202mg 16%
Phosphorus 100mg 196mg 14%
Choline 8.5mg 85.1mg 14%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Magnesium 37mg 14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.62g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.403mg 4%
Calories 230kcal 145kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.54g 2%
Iron 1.64mg 1.48mg 2%
Potassium 263mg 287mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Carbs 5.54g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.