Coconut Milk vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and shrimp:
- Both coconut milk and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Coconut milk has 56% less calories than shrimp.
- Coconut milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Shrimp has 6.9 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Shrimp 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 Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut milk has 56% less calories than shrimp - coconut milk has 31 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 9% |
| Fat | 60% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coconut milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - coconut milk has 2.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than coconut milk - coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 63 times more protein than coconut milk - coconut milk has 0.21g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 6.9 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and coconut milk are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Coconut milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has 20 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coconut milk and shrimp contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coconut milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 248% more calcium than shrimp - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has 495% more potassium than coconut milk - coconut milk has 19mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg 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 Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does coconut milk or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut milk has 60% less calories than shrimp - coconut milk has 31 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is coconut milk or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 63 times more protein than coconut milk - coconut milk has 0.21g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does coconut milk or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coconut milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - coconut milk has 2.9g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does coconut milk or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both coconut milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 250% more calcium than shrimp - coconut milk has 188mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.