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Coconut milk vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coconut milk and maple sugar?

  • Coconut milk is higher in copper, phosphorus, selenium, and fiber, yet maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, and calcium.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 152% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of maple sugar is lower.

We used Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +675%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +804.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +382.8%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2190%
Contains more FatsFats +11820%
Contains more WaterWater +745.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1540.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1484.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.916mg 4.422mg 152%
Saturated fat 21.14g 0.036g 96%
Zinc 0.67mg 6.06mg 49%
Fats 23.84g 0.2g 36%
Carbs 5.54g 90.9g 28%
Copper 0.266mg 0.099mg 19%
Phosphorus 100mg 3mg 14%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.8µg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 16mg 90mg 7%
Calories 230kcal 354kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.04mg 5%
Folate 16µg 0µg 4%
Protein 2.29g 0.1g 4%
Magnesium 37mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.003mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.064g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.1g 1%
Choline 8.5mg 2.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 90.9g N/A
Potassium 263mg 274mg 0%
Iron 1.64mg 1.61mg 0%
Sugar 3.34g 84.87g N/A
Sodium 15mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.