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White chocolate vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between White chocolate and Coconut

  • White chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Coconut has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 +1321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +18650%
Contains more Selenium +124.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +1321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Iron +912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +18650%
Contains more Selenium +124.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4450%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4450%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +289%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +3514.6%
Equal in Fats - 33.49
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +289%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +3514.6%
Equal in Fats - 33.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.8%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 6.23g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 3.33g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 59.24g 15.23g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 354kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 0.2g 9g Coconut
Calcium 199mg 14mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Coconut
Phosphorus 176mg 113mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 90mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 0.74mg 1.1mg Coconut
Copper 0.06mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0.008mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 4.5µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.02mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.54mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.3mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.054mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 26µg Coconut
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.2µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 19.412g 29.698g White chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 1.425g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.366g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Coconut
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
22%
White chocolate
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut 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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.