Coconut Milk vs. Oat Milk

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Oat Milk


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

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

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

  • Both coconut milk and oat milk are high in calcium.
  • Oat milk has more riboflavin, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and oat milk 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 Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of calories - coconut milk has 31 calories per 100 grams and oat milk has 38 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oat milk per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for oat milk, 13:73:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Milk Oat Milk
Protein 3% 13%
Carbohydrates 37% 73%
Fat 60% 14%
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carbohydrates

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of carbs - coconut milk has 2.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Oat milk has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - oat milk has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of sugar - coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and oat milk has 2.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of protein - coconut milk has 0.21g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oat milk has less saturated fat than coconut milk - coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Coconut milk has more Vitamin A than oat milk - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oat milk has 33iu of Vitamin D.

The B Vitamins

Oat milk has more riboflavin, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.

Coconut Milk Oat Milk
Riboflavin ~ 0.142 MG
Vitamin B12 1.25 UG 0.38 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both coconut milk and oat milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 50% more calcium than oat milk - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium per 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.

iron

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of iron - coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of potassium - coconut milk has 19mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat milk has 35mg of potassium.




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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 Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) .

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FAQ

Does coconut milk or oat milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of calories - coconut milk has 31 calories in 100g and oat milk has 38 calories.

Does coconut milk or oat milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk and oat milk contain similar amounts of carbs - coconut milk has 2.9g of carbs for 100g and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

Does coconut milk or oat milk contain more calcium?
Both coconut milk and oat milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 50% more calcium than oat milk - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium in 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.