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Custard vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between custard and coconut milk?

  • Custard is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 96% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coconut milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of custard is lower.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 +768.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +382.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +786.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12985.7%
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +74.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +496%
~equal in Water ~67.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.014g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.032g 21.14g 87%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.916mg 40%
Fats 4g 23.84g 31%
Copper 0.03mg 0.266mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0mg 17%
Iron 0.34mg 1.64mg 16%
Calcium 139mg 16mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.183mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Calories 122kcal 230kcal 5%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Phosphorus 130mg 100mg 4%
Carbs 17.6g 5.54g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.76mg 4%
Protein 3.99g 2.29g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.026mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.033mg 2%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Potassium 207mg 263mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.15mg 1%
Choline 11.8mg 8.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.67mg 1%
Net carbs 17.6g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 4.82g 3.34g N/A
Selenium 6µg 6.2µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.127g 1.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.261g 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0.053mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.