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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~103mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.974mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.8µg

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%
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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.2mg

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
3% 26% 70%
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%
~equal in Water ~70.27g

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
26% 37% 37%
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.
Coconut milk Brown rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Brown rice DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
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.

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.