Coconuts and their various by-products, from coconut oil to coconut milk, are enjoying high consumer interest in food and beauty products. Raw coconut, the white fibrous inside of the nut, contains coconut oil.
Significance
One cup of raw coconut provides 283 calories. Protein in this serving size is 3 g, carbohydrate 12 g and fat 27g. Coconut is a good source of iron according to the University of Florida.
Features
Almost all of the calories in coconut stem from fat, 27 g of which are saturated. One cup of coconut also provides 3 g of fiber, 3 mg of vitamin C, 160 mg potassium, 12 mcg folate and 4.5 mcg selenium.
Fun Facts
To crack open a coconut, place it in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Using a hammer, tap the coconut firmly in order to easily break open the shell. Seperate the brown covering from the coconut meat while the coconut is still warm.
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