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Kefir vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kefir and Coconut milk?

  • Kefir is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, while Coconut milk is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 102% higher.
  • Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types in this comparison.

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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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 +712.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +4000%
Contains more CopperCopper +2855.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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.
Kefir
8
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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +406.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
3
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2463.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.7%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir 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 Kefir Coconut milk Opinion
Calories 41kcal 230kcal Coconut milk
Protein 3.79g 2.29g Kefir
Fats 0.93g 23.84g Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Net carbs 4.48g 3.34g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 5.54g Coconut milk
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Coconut milk
Calcium 130mg 16mg Kefir
Potassium 164mg 263mg Coconut milk
Iron 0.04mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Sugar 4.61g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Copper 0.009mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Zinc 0.46mg 0.67mg Coconut milk
Phosphorus 105mg 100mg Kefir
Sodium 40mg 15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 569IU 0IU Kefir
Vitamin A 171µg 0µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 3.6µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.026mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.183mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.033mg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Kefir
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 13µg 16µg Coconut milk
Trans Fat 0.037g Coconut milk
Choline 15.2mg 8.5mg Kefir
Saturated Fat 0.658g 21.14g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 1.014g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.261g Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.027mg Coconut milk
Threonine 0.083mg Coconut milk
Isoleucine 0.09mg Coconut milk
Leucine 0.17mg Coconut milk
Lysine 0.101mg Coconut milk
Methionine 0.043mg Coconut milk
Phenylalanine 0.116mg Coconut milk
Valine 0.139mg Coconut milk
Histidine 0.053mg Coconut milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
15%
Kefir
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kefir
Kefir is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.