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Coconut milk nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Coconut milk Glycemic index (GI)

97
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on December 04, 2020
Education: General Medicine at YSMU

Based on the numbers provided by a Dutch study, the glycemic index of coconut milk is unexpectedly high, equalling 96.82±5.05, due to elevated glucose concentrations (1).

In comparison to milk substitutes, fresh cow milk has a lower GI of about 47. Of all the plant-based milk substitutes, the product with the highest GI was the organic brown rice drink, with a GI of almost 100. Overall, milk substitutes were found to have a much lower nutritional value compared to bovine milk.

However, one study has shown coconut milk porridge to have a low GI of 31±5, making it a preferable breakfast choice for people with diabetes (2).

Even though coconut milk is considered to have a high glycemic index, it has a low glycemic load of 4.81, meaning it raises blood glucose levels slowly.

One study indicated that using coconut milk porridge reduces the levels of low-density cholesterol, also called “bad cholesterol,” while increasing levels of high-density cholesterol, also known as “good cholesterol” (3).

Coconut products were tested in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats, and coconut milk appeared the most effective in dealing with diabetes. None of the products completely normalized the blood glucose levels, but all showed significant hypolipidemic, antioxidant, hemato-ameliorative potentials (4).

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5325842/
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22849311/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3824402/
  4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317570048
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: December 04, 2020

Important nutritional characteristics for Coconut milk

Coconut milk
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
97 (high)
Insulin index ⓘ
N/A
Calories
230
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
3.34 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 tbsp (15 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-1.9 (alkaline)
94% Saturated Fat
89% Fats
74% Copper
73% Magnesium
67% Manganese
Explanation: The given food contains more Saturated Fat than 94% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Saturated Fat than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Fats, Copper, Magnesium, and Manganese.

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34% 5%
Calcium: 16 mg of 1,000 mg 2%
Iron: 1.64 mg of 8 mg 21%
Magnesium: 37 mg of 420 mg 9%
Phosphorus: 100 mg of 700 mg 14%
Potassium: 263 mg of 3,400 mg 8%
Sodium: 15 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 0.67 mg of 11 mg 6%
Copper: 0.266 mg of 1 mg 30%
Manganese: 0.916 mg of 2 mg 40%
Selenium: 6.2 µg of 55 µg 11%
Choline: 8.5 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Copper
0.266 mg
TOP 26%
Magnesium
37 mg
TOP 27%
Manganese
0.916 mg
TOP 33%
Iron
1.64 mg
TOP 45%
Potassium
263 mg
TOP 45%
Calcium
16 mg
TOP 61%
Zinc
0.67 mg
TOP 62%
Phosphorus
100 mg
TOP 64%
Selenium
6.2 µg
TOP 65%
Sodium
15 mg
TOP 83%
Choline
8.5 mg
TOP 87%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.15 mg of 15 mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 2.8 mg of 90 mg 3%
Vitamin B1: 0.026 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Vitamin B3: 0.76 mg of 16 mg 5%
Vitamin B5: 0.183 mg of 5 mg 4%
Vitamin B6: 0.033 mg of 1 mg 3%
Folate: 16 µg of 400 µg 4%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.1 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
2.8 mg
TOP 34%
Folate
16 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B3
0.76 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin E
0.15 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin B5
0.183 mg
TOP 82%
Vitamin B1
0.026 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin B6
0.033 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin K
0.1 µg
TOP 88%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B2
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

3% 24% 6% 67%
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.29 g of 50 g
5%
Fats:
Daily Value: 37%
23.84 g of 65 g
37%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.54 g of 300 g
2%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
67.62 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
0.71 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 29% 24% 20% 19% 15% 13% 20% 23% 23%
Tryptophan: 27 mg of 280 mg 10%
Threonine: 83 mg of 1,050 mg 8%
Isoleucine: 90 mg of 1,400 mg 6%
Leucine: 170 mg of 2,730 mg 6%
Lysine: 101 mg of 2,100 mg 5%
Methionine: 43 mg of 1,050 mg 4%
Phenylalanine: 116 mg of 1,750 mg 7%
Valine: 139 mg of 1,820 mg 8%
Histidine: 53 mg of 700 mg 8%

Fat type information

94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g

Fiber content ratio for Coconut milk

60% 40%
Sugar: 3.34 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Other: 0 g

All nutrients for Coconut milk per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 230kcal 12% 42% 4.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 2.29g 5% 76% 1.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 23.84g 37% 11% 1.4 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% 34% 18.9 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.34g N/A 62% 16.2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 5.54g 2% 59% 5.1 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 1.64mg 21% 45% 1.6 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 16mg 2% 61% 7.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 263mg 8% 45% 1.8 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 37mg 9% 27% 3.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 3.34g N/A 53% 2.7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 2.2g 9% 35% 1.1 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.27mg 30% 26% 1.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.67mg 6% 62% 9.4 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 100mg 14% 64% 1.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 15mg 1% 83% 32.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1% 81% 9.7 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 84% 10.2 times less than PeaPea
Vitamin B2 0mg 0% 100% N/AAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.76mg 5% 72% 12.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 4% 82% 6.2 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 3% 86% 3.6 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0% 88% 1016 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 16µg 4% 52% 3.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 21.14g 106% 6% 3.6 times more than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.01g N/A 64% 9.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g N/A 74% 180.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0% 91% 11.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.08mg 0% 91% 8.7 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0% 91% 10.2 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 0.17mg 0% 90% 14.3 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 0.1mg 0% 91% 4.5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.04mg 0% 89% 2.2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0% 90% 5.8 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.14mg 0% 90% 14.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.05mg 0% 90% 14.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
37%
Total Fat 24g
95%
Saturated Fat 21g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 15mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 16mg 2%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 263mg 8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source

Coconut milk nutrition infographic

Coconut milk nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.