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Muffin vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and coconut milk

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, while coconut milk has more copper and manganese.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coconut milk is lower.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104%

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.
Muffin
12
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +96.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +856.7%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
Contains more FatsFats +48.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3004.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin 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 Muffin Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.844g 21.14g 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.261g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.1µg 33%
Copper 0.06mg 0.266mg 23%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.916mg 20%
Carbs 53g 5.54g 16%
Choline 92.5mg 8.5mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 15mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Fats 16.07g 23.84g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.026mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.014g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.15mg 10%
Folate 48µg 16µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Phosphorus 146mg 100mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 230kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.183mg 6%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 1.64mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 263mg 4%
Selenium 8.2µg 6.2µg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.76mg 4%
Protein 4.49g 2.29g 4%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.67mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 3.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.053mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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