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Shallot vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shallot and coconut milk

  • Shallot is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet coconut milk is richer in manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 106% higher.
  • Shallot contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than coconut milk. Shallot contains 0.345mg of vitamin B6, while coconut milk contains 0.033mg.
  • Shallot contains less saturated fat.
  • Shallot has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%

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.
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 CVitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +203.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23740%
~equal in Protein ~2.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7142.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.017g 21.14g 96%
Fats 0.1g 23.84g 37%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.916mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.033mg 24%
Copper 0.088mg 0.266mg 20%
Selenium 1.2µg 6.2µg 9%
Calories 72kcal 230kcal 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 2.8mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 1.64mg 6%
Phosphorus 60mg 100mg 6%
Folate 34µg 16µg 5%
Carbs 16.8g 5.54g 4%
Magnesium 21mg 37mg 4%
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.76mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 1.014g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.026mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.67mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.183mg 2%
Potassium 334mg 263mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.261g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 11.3mg 8.5mg 1%
Protein 2.5g 2.29g 0%
Net carbs 13.6g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 7.87g 3.34g N/A
Sodium 12mg 15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
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)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.