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Egg white vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between egg whites and coconut milk

  • Egg whites have more vitamin B2 and selenium, while coconut milk has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in coconut milk is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 SeleniumSelenium +222.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.3%
Contains more IronIron +1950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1056.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +560%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +672.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.183mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +376%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13923.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 21.14g 96%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.916mg 39%
Fats 0.17g 23.84g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0mg 34%
Copper 0.023mg 0.266mg 27%
Selenium 20µg 6.2µg 25%
Iron 0.08mg 1.64mg 20%
Protein 10.9g 2.29g 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 100mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calories 52kcal 230kcal 9%
Sodium 166mg 15mg 7%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.67mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.76mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Folate 4µg 16µg 3%
Potassium 163mg 263mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.014g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.033mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.026mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.261g 2%
Carbs 0.73g 5.54g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Choline 1.1mg 8.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.183mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.053mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.