Coconut Milk vs. Pineapple

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Pineapple


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

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

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

  • Coconut milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Coconut milk has 75% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Pineapple has 230.4 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
  • Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and pineapple 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to pineapple for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for pineapple, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Milk Pineapple
Protein 3% 4%
Carbohydrates 37% 95%
Fat 60% 2%
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carbohydrates

Coconut milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pineapple has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Coconut milk has 75% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pineapple has 230.4 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Coconut milk has 20 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than pineapple - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Coconut Milk Pineapple
Thiamin ~ 0.079 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.032 MG
Niacin ~ 0.5 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.213 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.112 MG
Folate ~ 18 UG
Vitamin B12 1.25 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.

iron

Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple has 474% more potassium than coconut milk - pineapple has 109mg 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 Pineapple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.

Does pineapple or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.

Does pineapple or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.