Coconut Milk vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and chili pepper:
- Chili pepper has 98.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Coconut milk has 69% less carbohydrates than chili pepper.
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chili pepper and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 79% |
| Fat | 60% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 69% less carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk - chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chili pepper and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chili pepper has 852% more protein than coconut milk - chili pepper has 2g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chili pepper has 98.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than chili pepper - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 944% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 300% more iron than coconut milk - chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than coconut milk - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chili pepper or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chili pepper and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - chili pepper has 40 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does chili pepper or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chili pepper - chili pepper has 9.5g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chili pepper or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than chili pepper - chili pepper has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does chili pepper or coconut milk contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than coconut milk - chili pepper has 340mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.