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Thick Coconut Milk

Thick Coconut Milk is a thick, creamy extract from the white flesh of mature coconuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian, South Indian and Caribbean cooking for curries, desserts and drinks. It is prized for a rich mouthfeel and high fat content that lends body and flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Nutritionally, Thick Coconut Milk is energy-dense and particularly high in saturated fat, containing about 30g of saturated fat per 100g, so it’s best used sparingly if you are watching saturated-fat intake. It does provide small amounts of plant minerals such as manganese and copper and some fiber compared with dairy creams. From a health perspective, Thick Coconut Milk acts mainly as a concentrated source of fat rather than protein or micronutrients; consider using lighter coconut-milk options or protein-containing alternatives in recipes when you want the coconut flavor with less saturated fat and more nutrition.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~0.75€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Coconut Cream.

Calories

330 kcal

17% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

3.6 g

7% RDI

Fat

35 g

30g sat fat

Carbs

6.6 g

2% RDI

Sugar

3.3 g

7% RDI

Fiber

2.2 g

7% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Thick Coconut Milk healthy?

Thick Coconut Milk is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Thick Coconut Milk?

Thick Coconut Milk is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Thick Coconut Milk gluten free?

Yes, Thick Coconut Milk is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Thick Coconut Milk?

100g of Thick Coconut Milk contains 330 kcal, 3.6g protein, 6.6g carbohydrates, 34.7g fat, and 2.2g fiber.

Q.04Is Thick Coconut Milk vegan?

Yes, Thick Coconut Milk is vegan.

Q.06Is Thick Coconut Milk lactose free?

Yes, Thick Coconut Milk is lactose free.

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