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Fast food vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Coconut milk

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Zinc, yet Coconut milk is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut milk is 83% higher.
  • Fast food contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.6%

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 EVitamin E +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +621.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +468.6%
Contains more OtherOther +114.1%
Contains more FatsFats +98.5%
Contains more WaterWater +75.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +376.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 297kcal 230kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 2.29g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 23.84g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 29.8g 3.34g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 5.54g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 62mg 16mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 263mg Coconut milk
Iron 3.06mg 1.64mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 1.7g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.121mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 2.52mg 0.67mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 100mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.15mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 20.3µg 6.2µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.026mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.76mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.183mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.033mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.1µg Fast food
Folate 80µg 16µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Coconut milk
Choline 34.4mg 8.5mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 21.14g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.014g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.261g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.027mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.083mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.09mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.17mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.101mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.043mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.116mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.139mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.053mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.