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Nutmeg vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nutmeg and Coconut milk

  • Coconut milk has less Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Manganese is 86% more.
  • Nutmeg has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Coconut milk. Nutmeg has 0.346mg of Vitamin B1, while Coconut milk has 0.026mg.
  • Coconut milk is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +85.4%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Zinc +220.9%
Contains more Copper +286.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.6%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Equal in Sodium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Iron +85.4%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +113%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Zinc +220.9%
Contains more Copper +286.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.6%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Equal in Sodium - 15

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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +789.7%
Contains more Other +228.2%
Contains more Water +985.4%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +155%
Contains more Fats +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +789.7%
Contains more Other +228.2%
Contains more Water +985.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nutmeg Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 3.34g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 2.29g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 23.84g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 5.54g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 230kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 3.34g Nutmeg
Fiber 20.8g 2.2g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 16mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.64mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 37mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 100mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 263mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 2.15mg 0.67mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.266mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.916mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 6.2µg Coconut milk
Vitamin A 102IU 0IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 3mg 2.8mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.026mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.76mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.033mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 16µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 25.94g 21.14g Coconut milk
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.014g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.261g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Coconut milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.