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Coconut milk vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coconut milk and tuna Bluefin

  • Coconut milk is higher in manganese, yet tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 453% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk contains 46 times more manganese than tuna Bluefin. While coconut milk contains 0.916mg of manganese, tuna Bluefin contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tuna Bluefin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +654.8%

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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +969.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +279.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1206.1%
Contains more OtherOther +564.8%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Saturated fat 21.14g 1.612g 89%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Selenium 6.2µg 46.8µg 74%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 10.54mg 61%
Protein 2.29g 29.91g 55%
Manganese 0.916mg 0.02mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.525mg 38%
Phosphorus 100mg 326mg 32%
Fats 23.84g 6.28g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.37mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.306mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.278mg 21%
Copper 0.266mg 0.11mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.844g 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Magnesium 37mg 64mg 6%
Iron 1.64mg 1.31mg 4%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 2.053g 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Calories 230kcal 184kcal 2%
Sodium 15mg 50mg 2%
Potassium 263mg 323mg 2%
Carbs 5.54g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.77mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.34g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.