Desiccated Coconut
Moderate nutritional value
Unsweetened desiccated (dried shredded) coconut, values as sold.
Desiccated coconut is fresh coconut meat that has been shredded and dried to about 3% water, used in baking, granola, curries and sweets. With the water gone it is very energy-dense: a 15 g portion, about 3 tablespoons, has about 100 kcal and nearly 10 g of fat, 8.6 g of it saturated, plus 2.4 g of fiber. Sweetened shredded coconut for baking is over 40% sugar and has less fat.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.9g | 12.3% |
| Fat | 64.5g | 92.1% |
| Carbs | 23.7g | 7.9% |
| Simple Sugars | 8.29g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65.2% |
| Water | 3g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 660 | 29.3% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 57.22 | g | 286.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.75 | g | 11.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.71 | g | 5.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.213 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.497 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.5 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.44 | mg |
| Selenium | 18.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.06 | mg | 5.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.1 | mg | 7.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.6 | mg | 3.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.3 | mg | 17.6% |
| vitamin B9 | 9 | mcg | 2.3% |
| vitamin C | 1.5 | mg | 1.7% |
| vitamin E | 0.44 | mg | 2.9% |
| vitamin K | 0.3 | mcg | 0.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 26 | mg | 2.6% |
| iron | 3.32 | mg | 18.4% |
| magnesium | 90 | mg | 22.5% |
| phosphorus | 206 | mg | 29.4% |
| potassium | 543 | mg | 20.9% |
| sodium | 37 | mg | 1.6% |
| zinc | 2.01 | mg | 18.3% |
| copper | 0.796 | mg | 88.4% |
| manganese | 2.745 | mg | 119.3% |
| selenium | 18.5 | mcg | 33.6% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 158 | mg | 22.6% | 114% |
| Isoleucine | 270 | mg | 19.3% | 104% |
| Leucine | 511 | mg | 18.7% | 97% |
| Lysine limiting | 304 | mg | 14.5% | 73% |
| Methionine | 265 | mg | 25.2% | 134% |
| Phenylalanine | 562 | mg | 32.1% | 159% |
| Threonine | 251 | mg | 23.9% | 116% |
| Tryptophan | 81 | mg | 28.9% | 142% |
| Valine | 417 | mg | 22.9% | 121% |
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