Coconut milk vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between coconut milk and pasta
- Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, potassium, and iron, while pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 105% higher.
- Pasta contains 11 times less potassium than coconut milk. Coconut milk contains 263mg of potassium, while pasta contains 24mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pasta is lower.
- Pasta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, 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 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +995.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +703.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2170.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +717.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.15g | 95% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 1.05g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.224mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.093mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 16µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 263mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.14mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.992mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.103mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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