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Coconut nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Nuts, coconut meat, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Coconut

Coconut
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our full article on Coconut glycemic index
http://ifrj.upm.edu.my/28%20(04)%202021/DONE%20-%2015%20-%20IFRJ20583.R1.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
59 (medium)
Glycemic load 3 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 354
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 6.23 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup, shredded (80 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2.7 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Geoffrey-Savage/publication/263659023_Available_oxalate_content_of_nuts/links/0deec53b8a064ee4a1000000/Available-oxalate-content-of-nuts.pdf 7mg
TOP 5% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 95% of foods
TOP 5% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 95% of foods
TOP 12% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 88% of foods
TOP 21% Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 79% of foods
TOP 23% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 77% of foods

Coconut calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 354
Calories in 1 cup, shredded 283 80 g
Calories in 1 medium 1405 397 g

Coconut Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
Check out our full article on Coconut glycemic index
http://ifrj.upm.edu.my/28%20(04)%202021/DONE%20-%2015%20-%20IFRJ20583.R1.pdf
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
59

Coconut Glycemic load (GL)

3

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56% 7%
Calcium: 14 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 2.43 mg of 8 mg 30%
Magnesium: 32 mg of 420 mg 8%
Phosphorus: 113 mg of 700 mg 16%
Potassium: 356 mg of 3,400 mg 10%
Sodium: 20 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 1.1 mg of 11 mg 10%
Copper: 0.435 mg of 1 mg 48%
Manganese: 1.5 mg of 2 mg 65%
Selenium: 10.1 µg of 55 µg 18%
Choline: 12.1 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Copper
0.435 mg
TOP 21%
Potassium
356 mg
TOP 24%
Iron
2.43 mg
TOP 29%
Manganese
1.5 mg
TOP 29%
Magnesium
32 mg
TOP 30%
Zinc
1.1 mg
TOP 52%
Selenium
10.1 µg
TOP 60%
Phosphorus
113 mg
TOP 61%
Calcium
14 mg
TOP 66%
Sodium
20 mg
TOP 81%
Choline
12.1 mg
TOP 84%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.24 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 3.3 mg of 90 mg 4%
Vitamin B1: 0.066 mg of 1 mg 6%
Vitamin B2: 0.02 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B3: 0.54 mg of 16 mg 3%
Vitamin B5: 0.3 mg of 5 mg 6%
Vitamin B6: 0.054 mg of 1 mg 4%
Folate: 26 µg of 400 µg 7%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0.2 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
3.3 mg
TOP 32%
Folate
26 µg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B1
0.066 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin E
0.24 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B5
0.3 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin B6
0.054 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B3
0.54 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin K
0.2 µg
TOP 85%
Vitamin B2
0.02 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

4% 33% 16% 46%
Protein:
Daily Value: 7%
3.33 g of 50 g
7%
Fats:
Daily Value: 52%
33.49 g of 65 g
52%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
15.23 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
46.99 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
0.96 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 42% 35% 29% 28% 22% 18% 29% 34% 33%
Tryptophan: 39 mg of 280 mg 14%
Threonine: 121 mg of 1,050 mg 12%
Isoleucine: 131 mg of 1,400 mg 9%
Leucine: 247 mg of 2,730 mg 9%
Lysine: 147 mg of 2,100 mg 7%
Methionine: 62 mg of 1,050 mg 6%
Phenylalanine: 169 mg of 1,750 mg 10%
Valine: 202 mg of 1,820 mg 11%
Histidine: 77 mg of 700 mg 11%

Fat type information

94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g

Fiber content ratio for Coconut

41% 59%
Sugar: 6.23 g
Fiber: 9 g
Other: 0 g

All nutrients for Coconut per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 354kcal 18% 23% 7.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 3.33g 8% 69% 1.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 33.49g 52% 5% Equal to Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4% 32% 16.1 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 6.23g N/A 54% 8.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 15.23g 5% 41% 1.8 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 2.43mg 30% 29% 1.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 14mg 1% 66% 8.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 356mg 10% 24% 2.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 32mg 8% 30% 4.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 6.23g N/A 46% 1.4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 9g 36% 12% 3.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.44mg 48% 21% 3.1 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.1mg 10% 52% 5.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 113mg 16% 61% 1.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 20mg 1% 81% 24.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2% 72% 6.1 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 10.1µg 18% 60%
Manganese 1.5mg 65% 29%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 6% 64% 4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2% 92% 6.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 3% 77% 17.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6% 74% 3.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4% 77% 2.2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0% 85% 508 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 26µg 7% 44% 2.3 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 29.7g 148% 5% 5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.43g N/A 59% 6.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.37g N/A 68% 128.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0% 88% 7.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.12mg 0% 88% 6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.13mg 0% 89% 7 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.25mg 0% 88% 9.8 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.15mg 0% 88% 3.1 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.06mg 0% 88% 1.5 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.17mg 0% 87% 4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.2mg 0% 87% 10 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.08mg 0% 88% 9.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
51%
Total Fat 33g
136%
Saturated Fat 30g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 20mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
36%
Dietary Fiber 9g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 14mg 1%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 356mg 10%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Coconut nutrition infographic

Coconut nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/nutrients

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