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Edible mushroom vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edible mushroom and coconut

  • Edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, coconut has more manganese, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 148% higher.
  • Coconut has 20 times less vitamin B2 than edible mushroom. Edible mushroom has 0.402mg of vitamin B2, while coconut has 0.02mg.
  • Edible mushroom is lower in saturated fat.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, white, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +386%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3091.5%
~equal in Selenium ~10.1µg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1910%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +399%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.05g 29.698g 135%
Manganese 0.047mg 1.5mg 63%
Fats 0.34g 33.49g 51%
Fiber 1g 9g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.02mg 29%
Iron 0.5mg 2.43mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.3mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.54mg 19%
Calories 22kcal 354kcal 17%
Copper 0.318mg 0.435mg 13%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.1mg 5%
Carbs 3.26g 15.23g 4%
Phosphorus 86mg 113mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.054mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.425g 4%
Folate 17µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.24mg 2%
Choline 17.3mg 12.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.366g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3.3mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 5mg 20mg 1%
Selenium 9.3µg 10.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Potassium 318mg 356mg 1%
Protein 3.09g 3.33g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Coconut
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
26%
Edible mushroom
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.