Ingredient swap
Buttermilk vs Coconut Milk
Buttermilk has 3.3 g protein and 40 calories per 100 g; coconut milk has 2.3 g and 230. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of buttermilk (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of coconut milk.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Buttermilk | Coconut Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 better | 230 |
| Protein | 3.3 gbetter | 2.3 g |
| Carbs | 4.8 gbetter | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 2.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4.8 g | 3.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 15 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 245 g | 240 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use coconut milk instead of buttermilk?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of buttermilk (245 g) ≈ 1 cup of coconut milk.
Which has more protein?
Buttermilk, with 3.3 g per 100 g versus 2.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Buttermilk, with 40 calories per 100 g.