Coconut Milk vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and pineapple:
- Coconut milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Coconut milk has 75% less sugar than pineapple.
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pineapple has 230.4 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to pineapple for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 94% |
| Fat | 60% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut milk has 75% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 230.4 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 20 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than pineapple - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple has 474% more potassium than coconut milk - pineapple has 109mg 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does pineapple or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.