Coconut milk vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coconut milk and brown rice
- Coconut milk is richer in copper, iron, and potassium, yet brown rice is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 104% higher.
- Coconut milk contains 14 times more sugar than brown rice. Coconut milk contains 3.34g of sugar, while brown rice contains 0.24g.
- Brown rice contains less saturated fat.
- Brown rice 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 Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +192.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +150.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +584.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Contains more FatsFats | +2357.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +361.7% |
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Water
~70.27g
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.2% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 21.14g | 0.26g | 95% |
Fats | 23.84g | 0.97g | 35% |
Copper | 0.266mg | 0.106mg | 18% |
Iron | 1.64mg | 0.56mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.178mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 2.561mg | 11% |
Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
Carbs | 5.54g | 25.58g | 7% |
Calories | 230kcal | 123kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
Potassium | 263mg | 86mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.974mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 0.369g | 2% |
Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.366g | 1% |
Calcium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.29g | 2.74g | 1% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 5.8µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.34g | 23.98g | N/A |
Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.34g | 0.24g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 100mg | 103mg | 0% |
Sodium | 15mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Choline | 8.5mg | 9.2mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.17mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.139mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

32%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?

Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.