Milk is a very healthy product. It has all the benefits that can lead to healthy development. It contains all the nutrients required by the body for proper growth.
People with a lean or skinny body can have milk for gaining weight as it also contains healthy fat. It is a versatile ingredient, which can go with a variety of other things, such as muesli.
While it has all the above benefits, sometimes having normal dairy milk becomes boring and tasteless at times. The best option could be Oat Milk and Coconut milk.
Oat Milk vs Coconut Milk
The difference between Oat Milk and Coconut Milk is that Oat milk has more protein and less fat content while it’s opposite in Coconut Milk which has higher fats and lesser protein content. They also have different benefits and side effects. While coconut milk has a floral scent and nutty flavor, oat milk is more sweet and plain in comparison.
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Oat milk is milk made from oats; it does not have all the nutrients of oat. It is rich in nutrition and proteins, which is a requirement of our body for healthy growth.
Coconut milk is made from cream and some water. It tastes very good and contains fats, therefore very helpful in gaining weight.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Oat Milk | Coconut Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Can cause | No such side effects | Weight gain and digestive issues. |
| Taste | Sweeter and thicker | The sweet, floral, nutty flavor |
| Proteins | Contains more protein | Fewer proteins |
| Fats | Fewer fats | More fats |
| Helpful in | Lower blood cholesterol, provide nutrients, etc. | weight loss and lowering cholesterol |
What is Oat Milk?
Oat milk is plant-based milk and a substitute for dairy milk. It is enriched with proteins and nutrients such as calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A and D.
240ml of oat milk has the following content:
- Carbs: 16 grams
- Dietary fiber: 2 grams
- Vitamin B12: 50% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Riboflavin: 46% of the DV
- Calcium: 27% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 22% of the DV
- Vitamin D: 18% of the DV
- Vitamin A: 18% of the DV
- Potassium: 6% of the DV
- Iron: 2% of the DV
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
The benefits of consuming oat milk are:
- Vegan, lactose, and nut-free: it is a very good option for someone who prefers vegan and nuts and a lactose-free diet. It does not have any nuts in it.
- Source of Vitamin B: it is fortified with vitamin B. It is very important for health and proper growth.
- Helpful in lowering Cholesterol level: it is good for someone having a cholesterol-related problem as it may help in lowering the level of cholesterol.
- Great for bones: it has calcium which helps in getting strong and healthy bones.
What is Coconut Milk?
Coconut milk is milk made out of coconut and has a thick and creamy texture. It is different from the water found in the green coconut.
240gm of coconut milk contains the following:
- Calories: 552
- Fat: 57 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Carbs: 13 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Vitamin C: 11% of the RDI
- Folate: 10% of the RDI
- Iron: 22% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 22% of the RDI
- Potassium: 18% of the RDI
- Copper: 32% of the RDI
- Manganese: 110% of the RDI
- Selenium: 21% of the RDI
Consuming coconut milk has the following benefits:
- Good for the cholesterol level: the major benefit of having coconut milk is that it is very helpful in controlling and lowering down the cholesterol level.
- Beneficial for the heart: it is also good for the heart. Studies have shown that the person who consumes coconut milk has a healthy heart than a person who does not consume it.
Apart from all the above, it is also helpful in, Decreasing the size of ulcers in the stomach and Fighting viruses and bacteria.
Main Differences Between Oat Milk and Coconut Milk
- Oat milk does not have fat content. Therefore, more consumption will not have any major side effects, while all the side effects that take place due to overconsumption of coconut milk are due to its high-fat content.
- Oat Milk is very helpful as it provides protein to the body and some nutrients that are very good for the bones and can also lead to less cholesterol level while Coconut milk helps lower the cholesterol level and gain weight (in case someone wants to).
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Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.
