Coconut milk vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between coconut milk and ricotta
- Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, and iron; however, ricotta is higher in calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 64% more than ricotta.
- Coconut milk has 153 times more manganese than ricotta. While coconut milk has 0.916mg of manganese, ricotta has only 0.006mg.
- Ricotta has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of coconut milk is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1193.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.9% |
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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +630.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.9% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +391.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.7% |
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Water
~71.7g
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.5% |
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 | 8.295g | 58% |
| Manganese | 0.916mg | 0.006mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.021mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Protein | 2.29g | 11.26g | 18% |
| Fats | 23.84g | 12.98g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.38mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 158mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3.627g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.76mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.5mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.261g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.033mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.34g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.34g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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