Coconut milk vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between coconut milk and oatmeal
- Coconut milk has more copper and manganese; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and folate.
- Coconut milk covers your daily saturated fat needs 105% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has 4 times less copper than coconut milk. Coconut milk has 0.266mg of copper, while oatmeal has 0.066mg.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut milk is 97, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +331.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +778.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1652.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
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Protein
~2.37g
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.226g | 95% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 5.96mg | 54% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 1.36g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.066mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.26mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.29mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.215mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.558mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 3.025mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 68kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 16µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 61mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 11.67g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.426g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 2.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)