How Much Protein Is In Creamed Desiccated Coconut?
Dried coconut meat ground into a solid block, sold as creamed coconut for curries and sweets. Mostly fat by weight.
Protein per 1 oz (28g)
1.5
g% Daily Value
Essential Amino Acids in Creamed Desiccated Coconut
Per 1 oz (28g)
Limiting amino acid: Lysine.
34mg
Histidine
58mg
Isoleucine
110mg
Leucine
66mg
Lysine
28mg
Methionine
75mg
Phenylalanine
54mg
Threonine
17mg
Tryptophan
90mg
Valine
More About Creamed Desiccated Coconut
About Protein in Creamed Desiccated Coconut
A serving of Creamed Desiccated Coconut (28g) contains 1.5g of protein, which is 3% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that creamed desiccated coconut is a low source of protein compared to other nuts & seeds.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Creamed Desiccated Coconut compares to other nuts & seeds.
Almonds
per 1 oz (28g)
5.9g
Walnuts
per 1 oz (28g)
4.3g
Peanuts
per 1 oz (28g)
7.1g
Cashews
per 1 oz (28g)
5.1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 168585 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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