Coconut

Desiccated coconut is frequently added to curries and other savory dishes. Coconut flour has also been developed for use in baking, to combat malnutrition.

Per 100-gram serving with 354 calories, raw coconut meat supplies a high amount of total fat (33 grams), especially saturated fat (89% of total fat) and carbohydrates (24 g) (table). Micronutrients in significant content include the dietary minerals manganese, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.

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