Lemon vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lemons and coconut milk?
- Lemons are higher in vitamin C, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 106% more.
- Lemons have 19 times more vitamin C than coconut milk. While lemons have 53mg of vitamin C, coconut milk has only 2.8mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lemons is lower.
We used Lemons, raw, without peel and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +618.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1016.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +525% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2953.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1450% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1792.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7846.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9118.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 21.14g | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 2.8mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.916mg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 23.84g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.266mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.64mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 100mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 230kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.67mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 263mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 1.014g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.261g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 8.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 5.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.053mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk 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.