heavy cream or coconut milk: Which has fewer calories?

Q: heavy cream or coconut milk: Which has fewer calories?

coconut milk: 166 vs 221 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). A plant option for curries, soups and sweets; lighter than heavy cream, but coconut’s fat is saturated — use it with a light hand. The coconut flavor comes through.

fewer calories−55 kcal/100g

Swap heavy cream
for coconut milk

A plant option for curries, soups and sweets; lighter than heavy cream, but coconut’s fat is saturated — use it with a light hand. The coconut flavor comes through.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01heavy cream221 kcal/100g

02coconut milk166 kcal/100g

per 100 g	heavy cream	coconut milk	difference
Calories●	221	166	−55
Protein	1.5g	1g	−0.5g
Carbs	4.5g	2.2g	−2.3g
Fiber	0g	0.7g	+0.7g
Sugar	2.9g	2.2g	−0.7g
Fat	22.5g	18.4g	−4.1g

source: TACO

What changes in flavor and texture

heavy creamcoconut milk

Flavor

Sweetness

Acidity

Umami

Richness

Texture

Creaminess

See the ingredient: heavy cream See the ingredient: coconut milk

Where to make this swap

Classics that use the original ingredient — clone any one and make the swap in your version.

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