Coconut water, isn't that the same as coconut milk? No definitely not. We explain the difference between coconut water and coconut milk.
Coconut milk is made by compressing white coconut and using its juice. It is rich in oil and fats. For example, you can use it in a curry.
Coconut water is moisture from a young coconut. It consists largely of water, but it is rich in nutrients. Unlike coconut milk, coconut water is not fat and contains no cholesterol. Coconut water is rich in electrolytes and therefore very suitable as a sports drink.
Coconut milk and water are both not low in calories, but the difference is significant:coconut milk contains 500 calories per 250 ml. There are about 50 calories in the same amount of coconut water.
Read also: How many calories are in coconut?
