Nutrition discussions are generally considered OT, but here is what I
found in the USDA database. I think it is pretty conclusive.
Be well, Hadass
Nutritional Data for 100 grams of NUTS; COCONUT MEAT, RAW
Mean value per 100.00 grams edible part; 48.0% refuse
Portions: 1 PIECE (2X2X1/2-IN) = 45.00 gm, 1 C SHRDDED OR GRATD = 80.00
gm
81.2% Cals from fat, 3.7% Cals from protein, 15.1% Cals from carbs.
Male Female
Name Unit Amount %RDA %RDA
Food energy KCal: 354.000 12.2% 16.1%
Protein Gms : 3.330 5.3% 6.7%
Total lipid (fat) Gms : 33.490 34.7% 45.7%
Carbohydrate, by diff. Gms : 15.230 3.2% 4.5%
Total saturated fat Gms : 29.698 92.2% 121.7%
Ttl monounsaturated fat Gms : 1.425
Ttl polyunsaturated fat Gms : 0.366
Cholesterol Mg : 0.000 0.0% 0.0%
Sodium Mg : 20.000 4.0% 4.0%
Total dietary fiber Gms : 9.000 36.0% 36.0%
Vitamin A Re : 0.000 0.0% 0.0%
Vitamin A IU : 0.000
Ascorbic acid Mg : 3.300 5.5% 5.5%
Thiamin Mg : 0.066 4.4% 6.0%
Riboflavin Mg : 0.020 1.2% 1.5%
Niacin Mg : 0.540 2.8% 3.6%
Vitamin B6 Mg : 0.054 2.7% 3.4%
Folacin Mcg : 26.400 13.2% 14.7%
Vitamin B12 Mcg : 0.000 0.0% 0.0%
Potassium Mg : 356.000 17.8% 17.8%
Calcium Mg : 14.000 1.8% 1.8%
Phosphorus Mg : 113.000 14.1% 14.1%
Magnesium Mg : 32.000 9.1% 11.4%
Iron Mg : 2.430 24.3% 16.2%
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Hadass Eviatar
Winnipeg, Canada
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To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8.