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Powdered milk vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Coconut milk different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Coconut milk is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Coconut milk has less Cholesterol.

Milk, dry, whole, without added 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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
6
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4
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +129.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +676%
Contains more Potassium +405.7%
Contains more Zinc +398.5%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Contains more Iron +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +232.5%
Contains more Manganese +2190%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +129.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +676%
Contains more Potassium +405.7%
Contains more Zinc +398.5%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Contains more Iron +248.9%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +232.5%
Contains more Manganese +2190%

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
11
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.2%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Coconut milk
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 E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +815.2%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Protein +1049.3%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +593.5%
Contains more Other +756.3%
Contains more Water +2637.7%
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Coconut milk
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 +1049.3%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +593.5%
Contains more Other +756.3%
Contains more Water +2637.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 3.34g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 2.29g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 23.84g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 5.54g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 230kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 3.34g Coconut milk
Fiber 0g 2.2g Coconut milk
Calcium 912mg 16mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 1.64mg Coconut milk
Magnesium 85mg 37mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 100mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 263mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 3.34mg 0.67mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.266mg Coconut milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.916mg Coconut milk
Selenium 16.3µg 6.2µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 0IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.15mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 2.8mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.026mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.76mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.183mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.033mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 16µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.027mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.083mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.09mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 0.17mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 0.101mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.043mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.116mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 0.139mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.053mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Coconut milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 21.14g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 1.014g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.261g Powdered milk

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Powdered milk Coconut milk
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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
93%
Powdered milk
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.