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Corn syrup vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corn syrup and coconut milk?

  • Coconut milk has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and selenium than corn syrup.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% higher.
  • Coconut milk has 10 times less sodium than corn syrup. Corn syrup has 155mg of sodium, while coconut milk has 15mg.

We used Syrups, corn, dark and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +497.7%
Contains more IronIron +343.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +401.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +809.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 CarbsCarbs +1300.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +207.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Coconut milk
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 21.14g 96%
Fats 0g 23.84g 37%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.916mg 35%
Carbs 77.59g 5.54g 24%
Copper 0.053mg 0.266mg 24%
Iron 0.37mg 1.64mg 16%
Phosphorus 11mg 100mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Magnesium 8mg 37mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 263mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 6.2µg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.67mg 6%
Sodium 155mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.76mg 5%
Protein 0g 2.29g 5%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Calories 286kcal 230kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.014g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.183mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.033mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.261g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 3.34g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 77.59g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.