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Coconut milk vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut milk and whipped cream

  • Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and selenium, while whipped cream has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for manganese is 40% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whipped cream is lower.
  • Whipped cream has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whipped cream is 55, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +3180%
Contains more CopperCopper +2560%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +985.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.6%

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
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.5%
~equal in Fats ~22.22g
~equal in Water ~61.33g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

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% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +532.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.1%

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 Whipped cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk Whipped cream DV% diff.
Manganese 0.916mg 0.001mg 40%
Saturated fat 21.14g 13.831g 33%
Copper 0.266mg 0.01mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 188µg 21%
Iron 1.64mg 0.05mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 6.418g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.4µg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 16mg 101mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.07mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 0.825g 4%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.37mg 3%
Potassium 263mg 147mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.64mg 3%
Choline 8.5mg 16.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.305mg 2%
Carbs 5.54g 12.49g 2%
Protein 2.29g 3.2g 2%
Fats 23.84g 22.22g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Phosphorus 100mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Calories 230kcal 257kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.037mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 8g N/A
Sodium 15mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0.087mg 0%

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Coconut milk Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.