Coconut Milk vs. Buttermilk

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Buttermilk


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of coconut milk versus buttermilk (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and buttermilk:

  • Both buttermilk and coconut milk are high in calcium.
  • Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and buttermilk is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Coconut milk has 50% less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to buttermilk per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for buttermilk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Milk Buttermilk
Protein 3% 21%
Carbohydrates 37% 32%
Fat 60% 48%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both buttermilk and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in buttermilk and coconut milk are both made of 100% sugar.

sugar

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Buttermilk has 14 times more protein than coconut milk - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Coconut milk has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.

Coconut Milk Buttermilk
Thiamin ~ 0.047 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.172 MG
Niacin ~ 0.09 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.036 MG
Folate ~ 5 UG
Vitamin B12 1.25 UG 0.46 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both buttermilk and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 63% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.

iron

Buttermilk and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Buttermilk has 611% more potassium than coconut milk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.




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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) .

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FAQ

Does buttermilk or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Coconut milk has 50% less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.

Does buttermilk or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in buttermilk and coconut milk are both made of 100% sugar.

Does buttermilk or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Both buttermilk and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 60% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.