Ingredient swap
Heavy Cream vs Coconut Milk
Heavy cream has about 50% more fat and calories than full-fat coconut milk. Both enrich sauces and soups; coconut milk adds its own flavor and is dairy-free.
How to swap
1:1 in curries, soups and sauces. Chill the coconut milk and whip only the solid cream on top for a dairy-free whipped topping.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Heavy Cream | Coconut Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | 230 better |
| Protein | 2.8 gbetter | 2.3 g |
| Carbs | 2.7 gbetter | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 2.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2.9 gbetter | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 15 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 238 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 heavy cream?
1:1 in curries, soups and sauces. Chill the coconut milk and whip only the solid cream on top for a dairy-free whipped topping.
Which has more protein?
Heavy Cream, with 2.8 g per 100 g versus 2.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Coconut Milk, with 230 calories per 100 g.