Calories in Coconut (fresh)

1 piece (80g) of Coconut (fresh) has about 283 kcal. Most of its energy (80%) comes from fat. Weight for weight, it is 11th lightest of the 12 fruits in this guide.
Per 1 piece (80g)
283
kcal
Protein 2.6g
4% of energy
Carbs 12.2g
16% of energy
Fat 26.8g
80% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 7.6g, sugar 5g, sodium 16mg.

Per 100g

Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.
Calories
354 kcal
Protein
3.3g
Carbohydrate
15.3g
Fat
33.5g

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut (fresh)?

1 piece (80g) of Coconut (fresh) has about 283 kcal, with 2.6g protein, 12.2g carbohydrate and 26.8g fat.

How many calories are in 100g of Coconut (fresh)?

About 354 kcal per 100g, with 3.3g protein, 15.3g carbohydrate and 33.5g fat.

Is Coconut (fresh) high in protein?

No. 1 piece (80g) has 2.6g of protein, only 4% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.

Lighter fruits

Fewer calories than Coconut (fresh), weight for weight.
How accurate is this?
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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