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Yolk vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between yolk and coconut milk

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D; however, coconut milk has more manganese.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Coconut milk is lower in cholesterol.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 +706.3%
Contains more IronIron +66.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +803.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1565.5%

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.
Yolk
11
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 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1533.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +9549.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +592.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1057.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1510.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Coconut milk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 8.5mg 148%
Selenium 56µg 6.2µg 91%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.183mg 56%
Saturated fat 9.551g 21.14g 53%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Phosphorus 390mg 100mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0mg 41%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.916mg 37%
Folate 146µg 16µg 33%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 1.014g 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Protein 15.86g 2.29g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.261g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.033mg 24%
Copper 0.077mg 0.266mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.15mg 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.67mg 15%
Iron 2.73mg 1.64mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.026mg 13%
Calcium 129mg 16mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Magnesium 5mg 37mg 8%
Calories 322kcal 230kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.76mg 5%
Potassium 109mg 263mg 5%
Fats 26.54g 23.84g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Sodium 48mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 5.54g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.053mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.