Coconut Water vs. White Sugar

Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and White Sugar


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

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

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

  • Coconut water has more thiamin, however, white sugar contains more riboflavin.
  • Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than white sugar.
  • Coconut water has signficantly more potassium than white sugar.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut water and white sugar 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 White Sugar (Sugar, granulated) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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White sugar is high in calories and coconut water has 95% less calories than white sugar - white sugar has 387 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 white sugar for fat. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for white sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Coconut Water White Sugar
Protein 5% ~
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carbohydrates

White sugar is high in carbohydrates and coconut water has 96% less carbohydrates than white sugar - white sugar has 100g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.

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

sugar

White sugar is high in sugar and coconut water has 96% less sugar than white sugar - white sugar has 99.8g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Coconut water and white sugar contain similar amounts of protein - coconut water has 0.22g of protein per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Coconut water has signficantly more Vitamin C than white sugar - coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white sugar does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Coconut water has more thiamin, however, white sugar contains more riboflavin.

Coconut Water White Sugar
Thiamin 0.03 MG ~
Riboflavin ~ 0.019 MG

Minerals

calcium

White sugar and coconut water contain similar amounts of calcium - white sugar has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.

iron

White sugar and coconut water contain similar amounts of iron - white sugar has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Coconut water has signficantly more potassium than white sugar - white sugar has 2mg 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 White Sugar .

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

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FAQ

Does white sugar or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?
White sugar is high in calories and coconut water has 100% less calories than white sugar - white sugar has 387 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.

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