Coconut Milk vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and banana:
- Banana has 17.6 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than coconut milk.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Coconut milk has 3.8 times less sugar than banana.
- Coconut milk has 6.8 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Coconut milk has 65% less calories than banana.
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut milk has 65% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to banana for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 93% |
| Fat | 60% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 6.8 times less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut milk has 3.8 times less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Banana and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Banana has 17.6 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than coconut milk - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 20 times more Vitamin A than banana - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than banana - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Banana and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Banana and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - banana has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than coconut milk - banana has 358mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Coconut Milk or Banana .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does banana or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut milk has 70% less calories than banana - banana has 89 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does banana or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 6.8 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does banana or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does banana or coconut milk contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 17 times more potassium than coconut milk - banana has 358mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.