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Colby cheese vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are colby cheese and coconut milk different?

  • Colby cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A, while coconut milk is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Colby cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 67% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, colby and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types were used in this article.

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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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4181.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +358.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.1%
Contains more IronIron +115.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7533.3%

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 0% 88% 5.6% 9% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +717.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +937.6%
Contains more FatsFats +34.7%
Contains more OtherOther +373.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
94% 5%
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 +815.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~21.14g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Colby cheese Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar 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 Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Colby cheese Coconut milk DV% diff.
Calcium 685mg 16mg 67%
Phosphorus 457mg 100mg 51%
Protein 23.76g 2.29g 43%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.916mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Sodium 604mg 15mg 26%
Copper 0.042mg 0.266mg 25%
Zinc 3.07mg 0.67mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.28g 1.014g 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Fats 32.11g 23.84g 13%
Iron 0.76mg 1.64mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calories 394kcal 230kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.953g 0.261g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.76mg 4%
Saturated fat 20.218g 21.14g 4%
Potassium 127mg 263mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.026mg 1%
Carbs 2.57g 5.54g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.183mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.15mg 1%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 2.57g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 0.52g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.845mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.475mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.275mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.978mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.622mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.251mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.586mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.834mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Colby cheese Coconut milk
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
28%
Colby cheese
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Colby cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/nutrients
  2. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.