Fruits · per 100g
A versatile tropical drupe with a rich, creamy flesh and distinctively high saturated fat content, coconut serves as a foundational culinary staple across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Fat, Iron
Dietary fibre, Chloride
Copper, Folate
Folate, Iron
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The name 'coconut' comes from the 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish word 'coco', meaning 'head' or 'skull', due to the three indentations on the shell that resemble facial features.
Standout nutrients
Dietary fibre
Copper
Iron
Potassium
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
While coconut trees are carbon-sequestering, high demand can lead to monoculture and biodiversity loss in tropical regions.
Storage
Room Temperature
1–3 months
Whole, unopened coconut in a cool, dry place
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Fresh coconut meat in an airtight container
Freeze
3–6 months
Grated or sliced coconut meat in freezer-safe bags
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
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