Soy milk vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy milk and coconut milk?
- Soy milk is higher in vitamin B2, yet coconut milk is higher in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 105% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in soy milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of soy milk is lower.
We used Soymilk, original, and vanilla, unfortified and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +458.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +177.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
6.28 g
Water:
88.05 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
2.29 g
Fats:
23.84 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
67.62 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1262.3% |
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Other
~0.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.961 g
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% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 21.14g | 95% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 23.84g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.223mg | 0.916mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.266mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.64mg | 13% |
| Calories | 54kcal | 230kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.961g | 0.261g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.373mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 263mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.6mg | 8.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 6.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.401g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.28g | 5.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.99g | 3.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.117mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)