Properties and benefits of coconut

Coconut is very rich in potassium and also contains zinc, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium and, to a lesser extent, other minerals. It provides a share of B vitamins and vitamins C, E, K and J. It is quite rich in amino acids, fiber and sugars.

About half of its composition is water. It also contains a percentage of fat, and the pulp is quite caloric. Thanks to its composition, it seems that it is useful in solving problems of gastrointestinal meteorism and in purifying the organism.

Coconut contains lauric acid, a substance that is also found in breast milk and that promotes the development of the brain. Drinking coconut water helps keep the immune system healthy and has beneficial effects on the nervous system.

Calories and nutritional values of coconut

100 g coconut contains 364 kcal / 1524 kj.

In addition, for every 100 g of this product, we have:

• Water 50.9 g
• Carbohydrates 9.4 g
• Sugars 9.4 g
• Protein 3.5 g
• Fats 35 g
• Cholesterol 0 g
• Sodium 23 mg
• Potassium 256 mg
• Iron 1.7 mg
• Calcium 13 mg
• Phosphorus 95 mg
• Magnesium 46 mg
• Zinc 0.50 mg
• Copper 0.32 mg
• Selenium 0.80 μg
• Vitamin B1 0.05 mg
• Vitamin B2 0.02 mg
• Vitamin B3 0.5 mg
• Vitamin A 0 μg
• Vitamin C 3 mg