Food guide

Canned Coconut Milk

Canned Coconut Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned coconut milk for fair comparison. Typical serving: 200 g — 394 kcal per 200 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Coconut Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	197 kcal	394 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2 g	4 g	1 g
Carbohydrate	2.8 g	5.6 g	1.4 g
Fat	21.3 g	42.6 g	10.8 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned coconut milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Coconut Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	1 mg	2 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.022 mg	0.044 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Niacin	0.64 mg	1.3 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.028 mg	0.056 mg	2%
Folate	14 µg	28 µg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.15 mg	0.3 mg	3%
Choline	8.5 mg	17 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	18 mg	36 mg	1%
Iron	3.3 mg	6.6 mg	18%
Magnesium	46 mg	92 mg	11%
Phosphorus	96 mg	192 mg	8%
Potassium	220 mg	440 mg	5%
Sodium	13 mg	26 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.56 mg	1.1 mg	5%
Copper	0.22 mg	0.44 mg	24%
Manganese	0.77 mg	1.5 mg	33%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned coconut milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Canned Coconut Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.