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Coconut milk vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coconut milk and sockeye salmon

  • Coconut milk has more manganese and copper; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk has 70 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While coconut milk has 0.916mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
  • Sockeye salmon 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 Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +215.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6946.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +472.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +503.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1232%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1224.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +328%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1056.3%
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Saturated fat 21.14g 0.969g 92%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.827mg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 10.123mg 59%
Selenium 6.2µg 35.5µg 53%
Protein 2.29g 26.48g 48%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.013mg 39%
Phosphorus 100mg 305mg 29%
Fats 23.84g 5.57g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.274mg 22%
Copper 0.266mg 0.076mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.246mg 19%
Choline 8.5mg 112.6mg 19%
Iron 1.64mg 0.52mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.157mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.327g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.99mg 6%
Potassium 263mg 436mg 5%
Calories 230kcal 156kcal 4%
Sodium 15mg 92mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Folate 16µg 7µg 2%
Carbs 5.54g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 1.864g 2%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.55mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 0g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 3.34g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $9)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.