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Coconut milk vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coconut milk and kit Kat?

  • Coconut milk is richer in manganese, iron, zinc, and copper, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 7 times less zinc than coconut milk. Coconut milk has 0.67mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index (97) than kit Kat (50).

We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4048.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1065.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +476.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.9%

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 Kit Kat
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 Kit Kat DV% diff.
Manganese 0.916mg 0.1mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 5.54g 64.59g 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Saturated fat 21.14g 17.953g 14%
Calories 230kcal 518kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 5.844g 12%
Calcium 16mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.64mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.117mg 8%
Iron 1.64mg 1mg 8%
Protein 2.29g 6.51g 8%
Fiber 2.2g 1g 5%
Copper 0.266mg 0.22mg 5%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.09mg 5%
Phosphorus 100mg 135mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.895g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg 4%
Choline 8.5mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Fats 23.84g 25.99g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Selenium 6.2µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.5mg 2%
Sodium 15mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 16µg 14µg 1%
Potassium 263mg 231mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 63.59g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 3.34g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.34g)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.