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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coconut milk and raw turkey is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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 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 Raw Turkey .

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.