Milk vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milk and coconut milk different?
- Milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin A; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, iron, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 103% higher.
- Milk has less saturated fat.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index (31) than coconut milk (97).
Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) are the varieties used 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 | +681.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30433.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +717.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2357.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 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 | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +645.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 21.14g | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.916mg | 40% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 23.84g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.266mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.64mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 230kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 263mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 8.5mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.261g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 5.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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
15%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
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.