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Creamed coconut, dried

Creamed coconut is finely processed dried coconut meat formed into a concentrated solid or paste. It is distinct from liquid coconut cream, coconut milk and ordinary desiccated coconut, and this profile contains no assumed added water.

Nutrition per100 g
684kcal
2,860 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein5.3 g
11% RI*
Carbohydrates21.5 g
8% RI*
Fat69.1 g
99% RI*
Saturated fat61.3 g
100% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C1.5 mg
2% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21% RI*
Folate9.0 µg
5% RI*

Minerals

Calcium26.0 mg
3% RI*
Iron3.4 mg
24% RI*
Magnesium92.0 mg
25% RI*
Phosphorus209.0 mg
30% RI*
Potassium551.0 mg
28% RI*
Sodium37.0 mg
2% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind creamed coconut, dried

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

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THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

  • Provides 5.3 g protein per 100 g and concentrated coconut flavour for measured use in cooking.
  • Provides 551 mg potassium, 92 mg magnesium and 209 mg phosphorus per 100 g.
  • Provides 3.36 mg iron and 26 mg calcium per 100 g in the USDA profile.
  • Provides 0.304 mg vitamin B6, 1.5 mg vitamin C and 9 micrograms folate per 100 g.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 684 kcal and 69.1 g fat per 100 g, so even a modest block or spoonful can add substantial energy.
  • Contains 61.3 g saturated fat per 100 g, representing most of its total fat.
  • USDA does not report total sugar, fibre, vitamin E, vitamin K or selenium for this record; database zeroes in those fields are technical fallbacks, not measured zero values.
  • Creamed coconut is not the same as coconut cream or coconut milk and should not be compared volume-for-volume without accounting for dilution.
  • Coconut can cause allergic reactions even though FDA no longer includes it among the tree nuts considered major US food allergens.
  • Commercial products may include different grinding, packaging or added ingredients; check the current ingredient list and store opened products as directed.