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What Is Coconut Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Coconut is a nutritious fruit. It is rich in dietary fiber and rich in potassium. Discover the nutritional benefits and how coconut can support your health goals.

Coconut provides 283.2 calories, 2.7g protein, 12.2g carbohydrates, and 26.8g fat per cup, shredded (80g). It is a source of Vitamin C (3.3mg per 100g) and contains 9g of dietary fibre per 100g, supporting digestive health.

Key Benefits of Coconut

  • High in dietary fiber for digestive health
  • Contains iron (2.43mg per 100g, 14% DV)
  • Rich in potassium for heart health and blood pressure regulation
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral
  • Rich in vitamins and natural antioxidants

Coconut Is Best For

Digestive healthEnergy and vitalityHeart health

Nutrition Highlights

  • 7.2g of fiber per serving

Things to Consider

  • High in fat — be mindful of daily fat intake
  • Contains saturated fat (29.7g per 100g)

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup, shredded (80g)

283.2

cal

12.2g

carbs

2.7g

protein

26.8g

fat

7.2g

fiber

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16.8 cal | 0.5g protein

Avocado

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Açaí

37.2 cal | 0.5g protein

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