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Coconut milk vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and sherbet

  • Coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium, yet sherbet is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 100% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 83 times more manganese than sherbet. Coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, while sherbet contains 0.011mg.
  • Sherbet contains less saturated fat.
  • Sherbet 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 Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174%
Contains more IronIron +1071.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg
~equal in Choline ~7.7mg

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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1092%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +448.7%
~equal in Water ~66.1g

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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 Sherbet
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Sherbet DV% diff.
Saturated fat 21.14g 1.16g 91%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.011mg 39%
Fats 23.84g 2g 34%
Copper 0.266mg 0.028mg 26%
Iron 1.64mg 0.14mg 19%
Phosphorus 100mg 40mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.5µg 9%
Carbs 5.54g 30.4g 8%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 8mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Potassium 263mg 96mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.063mg 4%
Calories 230kcal 144kcal 4%
Calcium 16mg 54mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g 4%
Folate 16µg 4µg 3%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.48mg 2%
Protein 2.29g 1.1g 2%
Sodium 15mg 46mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.08g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.53g 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 3.34g 24.32g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Choline 8.5mg 7.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.