Coconut Water vs. Honey

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Honey


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and honey:

  • Coconut water has more thiamin, however, honey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than honey.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut water and honey 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 Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Honey is high in calories and coconut water has 94% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to honey for fat. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

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Protein 5% ~
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carbohydrates

Honey is high in carbohydrates and coconut water has 95% less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in honey and coconut water are both made of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Honey has more dietary fiber than coconut water - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Honey is high in sugar and coconut water has 95% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Honey and coconut water contain similar amounts of protein - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than honey - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.

The B Vitamins

Coconut water has more thiamin, however, honey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Coconut Water Honey
Thiamin 0.03 MG ~
Riboflavin ~ 0.038 MG
Niacin ~ 0.121 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.068 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.024 MG
Folate ~ 2 UG

Minerals

calcium

Honey and coconut water contain similar amounts of calcium - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Honey and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Coconut water has 217% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg 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 Water or Honey .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Honey (Honey) .

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FAQ

Does honey or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?
Honey is high in calories and coconut water has 90% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.

Does honey or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and coconut water has 100% fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honey and coconut water are both made of 100% sugar.