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Soft serve vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between soft serve and coconut milk

  • Soft serve has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Coconut milk covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than soft serve.
  • The glycemic index of coconut milk is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
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 +718.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +681%
Contains more CopperCopper +786.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.7%

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
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 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 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 +79%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +83.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soft serve 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soft serve Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 7.46g 21.14g 62%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.916mg 40%
Cholesterol 91mg 0mg 30%
Copper 0.03mg 0.266mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0µg 21%
Iron 0.21mg 1.64mg 18%
Vitamin A 162µg 0µg 18%
Fats 13g 23.84g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 131mg 16mg 12%
Carbs 22.2g 5.54g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.506mg 0.183mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 6.2µg 6%
Fiber 0.7g 2.2g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.49g 1.014g 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Protein 4.1g 2.29g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.095mg 0.76mg 4%
Vitamin D 29IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.15mg 3%
Potassium 177mg 263mg 3%
Choline 26mg 8.5mg 3%
Folate 9µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 116mg 100mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.026mg 2%
Sodium 61mg 15mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.261g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.033mg 1%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.67mg 1%
Calories 222kcal 230kcal 0%
Net carbs 21.5g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 21.16g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.169mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.353mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.296mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.241mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soft serve 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
20%
Soft serve
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Soft serve
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soft serve
Soft serve is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soft serve
Soft serve is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.