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Coconut milk vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and margarine

  • Coconut milk is richer in copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, and magnesium, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 77% higher.
  • Margarine contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1361.1%
Contains more IronIron +2633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92900%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.9%
~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1331.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +691.4%
Contains more WaterWater +309.3%
Contains more FatsFats +238.5%
Contains more OtherOther +169%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3734%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9211.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 24.302g 160%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 38.877g 95%
Vitamin A 0µg 819µg 91%
Fats 23.84g 80.71g 87%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 93µg 77%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 9mg 59%
Manganese 0.916mg 40%
Copper 0.266mg 0mg 30%
Saturated fat 21.14g 15.189g 27%
Calories 230kcal 717kcal 24%
Iron 1.64mg 0.06mg 20%
Phosphorus 100mg 5mg 14%
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Magnesium 37mg 3mg 8%
Potassium 263mg 18mg 7%
Zinc 0.67mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.023mg 5%
Protein 2.29g 0.16g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Folate 16µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.2mg 3%
Carbs 5.54g 0.7g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.009mg 2%
Sodium 15mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.01mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 3mg 1%
Choline 8.5mg 12.4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 0g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.