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Coconut vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coconut and Hickory nut

  • Coconut has more Fiber, however, Hickory nut has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hickory nut is 135% higher.
  • Hickory nut have 4 times less Saturated Fat than Coconut. Coconut has 29.698g of Saturated Fat, while Hickory nut have 7.038g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.

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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 Iron +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Magnesium +440.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +335.7%
Contains more Magnesium +440.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +65%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +65%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Folate +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1673.2%
Contains more Protein +282%
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +109.4%
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Water +1673.2%
Contains more Protein +282%
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +109.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2188.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5879.8%
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2188.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5879.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut Hickory nut
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 Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 6.23g 11.85g Hickory nut
Protein 3.33g 12.72g Hickory nut
Fats 33.49g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 15.23g 18.25g Hickory nut
Calories 354kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Sugar 6.23g Hickory nut
Fiber 9g 6.4g Coconut
Calcium 14mg 61mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.12mg Coconut
Magnesium 32mg 173mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 113mg 336mg Hickory nut
Potassium 356mg 436mg Hickory nut
Sodium 20mg 1mg Hickory nut
Zinc 1.1mg 4.31mg Hickory nut
Copper 0.435mg 0.738mg Hickory nut
Manganese 1.5mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 10.1µg 8.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 3.3mg 2mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.131mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 0.907mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.192mg Hickory nut
Folate 26µg 40µg Hickory nut
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.139mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.121mg 0.422mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.576mg Hickory nut
Leucine 0.247mg 1.027mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.147mg 0.497mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.062mg 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.713mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.202mg 0.73mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.077mg 0.389mg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 7.038g Hickory nut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 21.886g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut Hickory nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.