Calories in Coconut (fresh)

Coconut (fresh) has about 53 calories per 1 tbsp (15 g), with 0.5 g protein, 2.3 g carbs and 5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 354 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods

High fibreMostly fat
53kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (15 g)
0.5g
Protein · 1 tbsp (15 g)
2.3g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (15 g)
5g
Fat · 1 tbsp (15 g)
Carbs 16%Protein 4%Fat 80%share of calories

Coconut (fresh) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (15 g)53 kcal0.5 g2.3 g5 g
100 g354 kcal3.3 g15.2 g33.5 g

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Coconut (fresh) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (15 g)
Calories354 kcal53 kcal
Protein3.3 g0.5 g
Carbohydrates15.2 g2.3 g
Fat33.5 g5 g
Fibre9 g1.3 g
Sugar6.2 g0.9 g
Sodium20 mg3 mg
Calcium14 mg2 mg
Iron2.4 mg0.4 mg
Potassium356 mg53 mg
Vitamin C3.3 mg0.5 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Coconut (fresh) healthy?

  • ●Coconut (fresh) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 354 kcal per 100 g. About 16% of its calories come from carbs, 4% from protein and 80% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (15 g) already adds 53 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.5 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (9 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (15 g) (53 kcal) takes about 11 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Coconut (fresh): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Coconut (fresh)?

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One serving of Coconut (fresh), 1 tbsp (15 g), has roughly 53 calories, with 0.5 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat and 1.3 g fibre.

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

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100 g of Coconut (fresh) has 354 kcal, with 3.3 g protein, 15.2 g carbs, 33.5 g fat, 9 g fibre and 6.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Coconut (fresh)?

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Coconut (fresh) has 3.3 g protein per 100 g (0.5 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)). Protein provides about 4% of its calories.

Is Coconut (fresh) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 354 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (15 g) adds 53 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Coconut (fresh)?

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Burning roughly 53 kcal takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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