Coconut Milk
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100ml)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 20 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 20 kcal in each 100ml:
About Coconut Milk
A rich plant milk squeezed from coconut flesh, high in saturated fat.
Health Benefits of Coconut Milk
High calories from coconut oil fat
Canned full-fat coconut milk is about 230 kcal per 100ml, mostly from the saturated fat (~24g) in coconut flesh. It's rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which the body metabolises differently, breaking down more readily for energy. But the calorie density is high, so portion control matters.
Cooking vs drinking versions differ
Drinking coconut milk (the beverage) is a diluted version of canned milk, far lower in calories (~30-50 kcal per 100ml). Use canned full-fat for curries, stews and desserts; choose the diluted type for drinking. Swapping cream for coconut milk makes fine dairy-free dishes.