Coconut, desiccated

Desiccated coconut is the dried, grated flesh of a coconut. It mainly provides fat, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate and protein. Per 100g, it contains 2492 kJ of energy, 62g of fat, including 53g of saturated fat, and 5.6g of protein. It also provides minerals, including potassium, magnesium and iron.

Its high fat content means that desiccated coconut provides a substantial amount of energy relative to its weight. Most of its fat is saturated, which is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat can help lower blood cholesterol. Potassium supports normal muscle and nerve function. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.