Coconut Milk vs. Raw Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Raw Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
raw turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and raw turkey:
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Raw turkey has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Raw turkey is a great source of potassium.
- Raw turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw turkey is high in calories and coconut milk has 78% less calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to raw turkey per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for raw turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | ~ |
| Fat | 60% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw turkey and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - raw turkey has 0.14g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in raw turkey are made of 50% sugar and 50% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
sugar
Raw turkey and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - raw turkey has 0.07g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raw turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than coconut milk - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw turkey and coconut milk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - raw turkey has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw turkey and coconut milk are low in trans fat - raw turkey has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut milk has less cholesterol than raw turkey - raw turkey has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 271% more Vitamin A than raw turkey - raw turkey has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has 250% more Vitamin D than raw turkey - raw turkey has 12iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw turkey and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw turkey has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw turkey has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coconut milk and raw turkey contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 7.631 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.599 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | 1.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Raw turkey has 187% more iron than coconut milk - raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Raw turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than coconut milk - raw turkey has 224mg 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 Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw turkey or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw turkey is high in calories and coconut milk has 80% less calories than raw turkey - raw turkey has 144 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Is raw turkey or coconut milk better for protein?
Raw turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than coconut milk - raw turkey has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Does raw turkey or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both raw turkey and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - raw turkey has 0.14g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in raw turkey are made of 50% sugar and 50% starch, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does raw turkey or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than raw turkey - raw turkey has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.