Coconut Milk vs. Mayonnaise

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Mayonnaise


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

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

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

  • Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Mayonnaise has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and mayonnaise 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 Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Mayonnaise is high in calories and coconut milk has 95% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to mayonnaise for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Milk Mayonnaise
Protein 3% 1%
Carbohydrates 37% ~
Fat 60% 99%
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carbohydrates

Both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.

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

sugar

Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and coconut milk has 82% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Coconut milk has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Coconut milk has 294% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Coconut milk has 500% more Vitamin D than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Mayonnaise has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Coconut Milk Mayonnaise
Thiamin ~ 0.01 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.019 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.172 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.008 MG
Folate ~ 5 UG
Vitamin B12 1.25 UG 0.12 UG

Minerals

calcium

Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.

iron

Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Mayonnaise and coconut milk contain similar amounts of potassium - mayonnaise has 20mg 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 Mayonnaise .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .

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FAQ

Does mayonnaise or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mayonnaise is high in calories and coconut milk has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.

Does mayonnaise or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mayonnaise and coconut milk are both made of 100% sugar.

Does mayonnaise or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.