Coconut Milk vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and carrot juice:
- Carrot juice has 76.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than coconut milk.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Coconut milk has 69% less carbohydrates than carrot juice.
- 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 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 carrot juice per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 88% |
| Fat | 60% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 69% less carbohydrates than carrot juice - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Carrot juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot juice has 76.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than coconut milk - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than coconut milk - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than carrot juice - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 683% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than coconut milk - carrot juice has 292mg 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does carrot juice or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does carrot juice or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot juice - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.