Almond milk vs coconut milk drink: which is healthier?

Almond milk is more nutrient-dense, scoring 93/100 against 41/100 for coconut milk drink. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Almond milk

93/100Excellent nutrient density

15 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (240 ml): 240 g

Higher score

Coconut milk drink

41/100Moderate nutrient density

31 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (240 ml): 240 g

Which to pick for your goal

Fewer caloriesAlmond milk15 vs 31 kcal per 100 g
More proteinAbout even0.4 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
More fiberAbout even0.2 vs 0 g per 100 g
Less sugarAlmond milk0.8 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
More potassiumAlmond milk67 vs 19 mg per 100 g
Less saturated fatAlmond milk<0.1 vs 2.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
Nutrient	Almond milk, 100 g	Coconut milk drink, 100 g	Almond milk, 240 g	Coconut milk drink, 240 g
Calories	15 kcal	31 kcal	36 kcal	74 kcal
Protein	0.4 g	0.2 g	1 g	0.5 g
Carbohydrates	1.3 g	2.9 g	3.1 g	7 g
Sugars	0.8 g	2.5 g	1.9 g	6 g
Fiber	0.2 g	0 g	0.5 g	0 g
Fat	1 g	2.1 g	2.3 g	5 g
Saturated fat	<0.1 g	2.1 g	0.2 g	5 g
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin A	0 µg	63 µg	0 µg	151 µg
Potassium	67 mg	19 mg	161 mg	46 mg
Iron	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	0.7 mg	0.7 mg
Calcium	184 mg	188 mg	442 mg	451 mg
Magnesium	6 mg	0 mg	14 mg	0 mg
Sodium	72 mg	19 mg	173 mg	46 mg

Last updated November 12, 2026. Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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