Coconut Milk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and carrots:
- Carrot has 64 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Coconut milk has 70% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrots and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 87% |
| Fat | 60% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 70% less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrots and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 64 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 12 times more Vitamin A than coconut milk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than carrot - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than coconut milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrots and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does carrots or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does carrots or coconut milk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than coconut milk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.