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Coconut milk vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coconut milk and hot dogs?

  • Coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper, yet hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 67% more.
  • Coconut milk has 20 times more manganese than hot dogs. While coconut milk has 0.916mg of manganese, hot dogs have only 0.045mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hot dogs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot dogs is lower.

We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Frankfurter, meat 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.
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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1935.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.6%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348%
Contains more OtherOther +393%
~equal in Fats ~25.76g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1022.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1587.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg 65%
Saturated fat 21.14g 7.666g 61%
Sodium 15mg 1090mg 47%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.045mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 4.404g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 11.386g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg 26%
Copper 0.266mg 0.097mg 19%
Protein 2.29g 10.26g 16%
Phosphorus 100mg 206mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 2.665mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 12.5µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.166mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Calcium 16mg 99mg 8%
Iron 1.64mg 1.09mg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 15mg 5%
Zinc 0.67mg 1.2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.31mg 3%
Calories 230kcal 290kcal 3%
Fats 23.84g 25.76g 3%
Potassium 263mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Folate 16µg 6µg 3%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Carbs 5.54g 4.17g 0%
Net carbs 3.34g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 3.34g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1075mg)
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.
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.

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.