Coconut Milk vs. Lemon juice
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Lemon Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
lemon juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and lemon juice:
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lemon juice has 51 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Lemon juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lemon juice 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 Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 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 lemon juice for protein. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for lemon juice, 5:88:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 88% |
| Fat | 60% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon juice has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon juice has 51 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than lemon juice - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lemon juice has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Lemon juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.131 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon juice has 442% more potassium than coconut milk - lemon juice has 103mg 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 Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does lemon juice or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.