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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and carrots 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Milk Carrots
Protein 3% 8%
Carbohydrates 37% 88%
Fat 60% 4%
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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

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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 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 Carrots .

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.