Coconut Milk vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and sausage:
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and coconut milk has 90% less calories than sausage - coconut milk has 31 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sausage per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 2% |
| Fat | 60% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coconut milk and sausage are low in carbohydrates - coconut milk has 2.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in coconut milk and sausage are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Coconut milk and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 86 times more protein than coconut milk - coconut milk has 0.21g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and coconut milk has 77% less saturated fat than sausage - coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and coconut milk are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut milk has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 530% more Vitamin A than sausage - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Sausage and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sausage and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coconut milk and sausage contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than sausage - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 317% more iron than coconut milk - coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than coconut milk - coconut milk has 19mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg 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 Sausage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does coconut milk or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and coconut milk has 90% less calories than sausage - coconut milk has 31 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does coconut milk or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coconut milk and sausage are low in carbohydrates - coconut milk has 2.9g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in coconut milk and sausage are both made of 100% sugar.
Does coconut milk or sausage contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than sausage - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does coconut milk or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than coconut milk - coconut milk has 19mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.