Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, shredded · 93 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.7g2% of calories
- Carbs44g37% of calories
- Fat33g61% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded) (1 cup, shredded, 93 g) has 466 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in iron (22% DV), copper (32% DV) and manganese (100% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 146% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron22%
- Copper32%
- Manganese100%
- Selenium28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber15%
- Vitamin B619%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Magnesium11%
- Phosphorus14%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat146%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (93 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 28% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Great Value Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened733
- Trader Joe's Flake Coconut, Organic, Unsweetened733
- Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened, Unsulfured667
- Let's Do...organic Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened667
- Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded)501
- Axe Organics COconut Crispy Rollers, Original Coconut500
- Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, packaged)456
Similar foods
388 calCoconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, packaged)1 cup−78 cal
150 calAxe Organics COconut Crispy Rollers, Original Coconut7 rollers−316 cal
110 calGreat Value Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened2 tbsp.−356 cal
220 calTrader Joe's Flake Coconut, Organic, Unsweetened¼ cup−246 cal
100 calBob's Red Mill Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened, Unsulfured¼ cup−366 cal
100 calLet's Do...organic Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened2 ½ tbsp−366 cal
Burning 466 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 88minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 56minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded)?
One serving of Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded) (1 cup, shredded) has 466 calories, which works out to 501 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 2% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded)?
244 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Coconut meat (dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded)?
40 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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