Coconut vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between coconut and coconut milk
- Coconut milk contains less fiber, manganese, copper, iron, and selenium than coconut.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% higher.
- Coconut milk contains 4 times less fiber than coconut. Coconut contains 9g of fiber, while coconut milk contains 2.2g.
- The amount of sugar in coconut milk is lower.
- Coconut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.261 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 21.14g | 39% |
| Fiber | 9g | 2.2g | 27% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.916mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.266mg | 19% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 23.84g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.64mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 230kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.67mg | 4% |
| Folate | 26µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 263mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 5.54g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.261g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 1.014g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 8.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coconut milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)