Coconut milk
Low GI
GL 4.8 per cup (240 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- No added sugars
- Very high saturated fat content
Coconut milk has a glycemic index of 41 (Low). One cup (240 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.8.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170172 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Coconut milk
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 4.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.3 g |
| Natural | 3.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated | 21 g |
| Unsaturated | 2 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- No added sugars
- Minimal processing level
- Very high saturated fat content
- High caloric density with low nutritional profile
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Coconut milk
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Beef Rendang with Cauliflower Rice 55 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Jamaican Seafood Curry 270 min · 19 ingredients · medium -
Moqueca — Bahian Coconut Fish Stew 35 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) 65 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Butter Chicken with Aromatic Spices 35 min · 13 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Coconut milk?
Coconut milk has a glycemic index of 41 (Low). One cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 4.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Coconut milk good for people with insulin resistance?
Coconut milk has a low glycemic index (41), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Coconut milk has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Coconut milk in this database, Unsweetened coconut milk yogurt (fermented, non-dairy) has the lowest glycemic load (0.5 per 100 g).
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