Coconut Cream vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut cream
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and pork:
- Both pork and coconut cream are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 11% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pork per calorie. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:89 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than coconut cream - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 608% more protein than coconut cream - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 298% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than coconut cream - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more folate. Both coconut cream and pork contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Coconut Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 100% more calcium than coconut cream - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 77% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and coconut cream are high in potassium. Pork has 11% more potassium than coconut cream - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than coconut cream per 100 grams.
| Coconut Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.379 G | 1.72 G |
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 Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 10% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Is pork or coconut cream better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 610% more protein than coconut cream - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Does pork or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Both pork and coconut cream are high in potassium. Pork has 10% more potassium than coconut cream - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.