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Elderberry vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elderberry and Coconut

  • Elderberry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Coconut has more Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 148% more.
  • Elderberry has 11 times more Vitamin C than Coconut. Elderberry has 36mg of Vitamin C, while Coconut has 3.3mg.
  • Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Elderberries, 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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
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 more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +613.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1583.3%

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.54mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6598%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1681.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry 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 minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Coconut Opinion
Calories 73kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 0.66g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 0.5g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 36mg 3.3mg Elderberry
Net carbs 11.4g 6.23g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 15.23g Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 32mg Coconut
Calcium 38mg 14mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 356mg Coconut
Iron 1.6mg 2.43mg Coconut
Sugar 6.23g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.061mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 0.11mg 1.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 39mg 113mg Coconut
Sodium 6mg 20mg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 0.6µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.066mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.054mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Folate 6µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.023g 29.698g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.366g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.027mg 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.06mg 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.026mg 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.014mg 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.033mg 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.015mg 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
20%
Elderberry
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.