Coconut milk vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between coconut milk and mussels
- Coconut milk has less vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
- Coconut milk has 25 times more saturated fat than mussels. Coconut milk has 21.14g of saturated fat, while mussels has 0.85g.
- Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index than mussels.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +642.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1345.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1053.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +419.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +432.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +939.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.9% |
~equal in
Water
~61.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~1.014g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 6.8mg | 256% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 89.6µg | 152% |
| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.85g | 92% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 6.72mg | 64% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 23.8g | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.42mg | 32% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 4.48g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 285mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 2.67mg | 18% |
| Folate | 16µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 369mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.95mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 13.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 1.212g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 7.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 268mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.34g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 1.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g | N/A |
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $3)