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Coconut milk vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut milk and white chocolate

  • Coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber, yet white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for coconut milk is 39% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains 11 times more fiber than white chocolate. Coconut milk contains 2.2g of fiber, while white chocolate contains 0.2g.
  • White chocolate contains less saturated fat.
  • White chocolate 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 Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more IronIron +583.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1143.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +460%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more CholineCholine +247.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.745mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +5101.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +969.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%

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% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +797.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.412g

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 White chocolate
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
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut milk White chocolate DV% diff.
Manganese 0.916mg 0.008mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.266mg 0.06mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.282mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 9.097g 20%
Calcium 16mg 199mg 18%
Iron 1.64mg 0.24mg 18%
Carbs 5.54g 59.24g 18%
Calories 230kcal 539kcal 15%
Fats 23.84g 32.09g 13%
Phosphorus 100mg 176mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.608mg 9%
Saturated fat 21.14g 19.412g 8%
Fiber 2.2g 0.2g 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Protein 2.29g 5.87g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 12mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.261g 1.013g 5%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.96mg 5%
Choline 8.5mg 29.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.063mg 3%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.5µg 3%
Sodium 15mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 0.056mg 2%
Folate 16µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.74mg 1%
Potassium 263mg 286mg 1%
Net carbs 3.34g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 3.34g 59g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 0.745mg 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 White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Coconut milk
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.