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Coconut milk vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut milk and muffin

  • Coconut milk has more copper and manganese, while muffin has more vitamin K, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • Muffin contains 4 times less copper than coconut milk. Coconut milk contains 0.266mg of copper, while muffin contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, 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 Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +988.2%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +856.7%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3004.6%

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 Muffin
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 2.844g 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 8.103g 52%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 39.2µg 33%
Copper 0.266mg 0.06mg 23%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.449mg 20%
Carbs 5.54g 53g 16%
Choline 8.5mg 92.5mg 15%
Sodium 15mg 336mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg 13%
Fats 23.84g 16.07g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.168mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 4.822g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.63mg 10%
Folate 16µg 48µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 100mg 146mg 7%
Calories 230kcal 375kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.47mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 10mg 6%
Iron 1.64mg 1.3mg 4%
Potassium 263mg 121mg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.2µg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 1.418mg 4%
Protein 2.29g 4.49g 4%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.37mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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