Coconut Milk vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and green bean:
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Green bean has 40.6 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 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 green bean per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Green Bean | |
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| Protein | 3% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 76% |
| Fat | 60% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green bean and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean has 771% more protein than coconut milk - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green bean has 40.6 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 80% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than green bean - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 33 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 408% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 243% more iron than coconut milk - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than coconut milk - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg 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 Milk or Green Bean .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does green bean or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does green bean or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.