coconut Nutrition Facts and Calories | Description

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What is Coconut?

The round coconut grows on a tree and has a hard grey/brown shell with hairs when it is mature. The meat on a mature coconut is dense and woody, though chewable. Young Thai coconuts are have a large green shell that is sometimes removed before buying. The meat is tender and the fruit is full of sweet coconut water. Coconuts have a white flesh inside that tastes sweet and tropical. Coconut is used in many Asian and Island dishes.

What does Coconut Taste Like?

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

...The round coconut grows on a tree and has a hard grey/brown shell with hairs when it is mature. The meat on a mature coconut is dense and woody, though chewable. Young Thai coconuts are have a large green shell that is sometimes removed before buying. The meat is tender and the fruit is full of sweet coconut water. Coconuts have a white flesh inside that tastes sweet and tropical. Coconut is used in many Asian and Island dishes.

Coconut Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (shredded) (80g)

	Amount Per Serving	% DV
Calories	283kcal	14%
Fats	26g	33%
Sat. fats	24g	109%
Mono. Fats	1g	2%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	12g	4%
Sugars	5g	10%
Fiber	7g	25%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	16mg	1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition