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Coconut milk vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coconut milk and Turmeric

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus in Turmeric is higher than in Coconut milk.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 821% more than Coconut milk.
  • Turmeric has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Coconut milk. Coconut milk has 21.14g of Saturated Fat, while Turmeric has 1.838g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +462.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +690.9%
Contains more IronIron +3253.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2061.6%
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13300%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +633.5%
Contains more WaterWater +426.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1111.9%
Contains more OtherOther +897.2%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%

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 Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Turmeric Opinion
Calories 230kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Protein 2.29g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 23.84g 3.25g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.7mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 3.34g 44.44g Turmeric
Carbs 5.54g 67.14g Turmeric
Magnesium 37mg 208mg Turmeric
Calcium 16mg 168mg Turmeric
Potassium 263mg 2080mg Turmeric
Iron 1.64mg 55mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.34g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 2.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Copper 0.266mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.67mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 100mg 299mg Turmeric
Sodium 15mg 27mg Coconut milk
Vitamin E 0.15mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.916mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 6.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 16µg 20µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Coconut milk
Choline 8.5mg 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 21.14g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.449g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.756g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.083mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.17mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.101mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.043mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.139mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.053mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut milk Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.