Coconut Milk vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and olives:
- Both olives and coconut milk are high in calcium.
- Olive has more Vitamin B6, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk.
- Olive is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and coconut milk has 73% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to olives for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for olives, 3:19:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Olives | |
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| Protein | 3% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 19% |
| Fat | 60% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than coconut milk - coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 271% more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than olive - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Olive has more Vitamin B6, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.003 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.009 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 114% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than coconut milk - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of potassium - olive has 8mg 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 Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) .
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FAQ
Does olives or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and coconut milk has 70% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does olives or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olives and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Both olives and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 110% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does olives or coconut milk contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than coconut milk - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.