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Coconut vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coconut and Almonds

  • Coconut has less Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Almonds covers your daily Vitamin E needs 169% more than Coconut.
  • Almonds contain 8 times less Saturated Fat than Coconut. Coconut contains 29.698g of Saturated Fat, while Almonds contain 3.802g.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Nuts, almonds.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +743.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1821.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +52.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +137%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.3%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5590%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +330.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +965.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +535.1%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2114.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3268.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Almonds Opinion
Calories 354kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 3.33g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 33.49g 49.93g Almonds
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Coconut
Net carbs 6.23g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 15.23g 21.55g Almonds
Magnesium 32mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 14mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 356mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 2.43mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 6.23g 4.35g Almonds
Fiber 9g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.435mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 1.1mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 113mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 20mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 0.24mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 1.5mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 10.1µg 4.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.137mg Almonds
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Coconut
Folate 26µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Coconut
Choline 12.1mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 29.698g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.121mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 0.247mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.147mg 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.062mg 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.202mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.077mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut Almonds
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
8%
Coconut
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.