Coconut

The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4–6 m long, pinnae 60–90 cm long; old leaves break away cleanly leaving the trunk smooth. The term coconut refers to the seed of the coconut palm. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word. The coconut palm is grown throughout the tropics for... more

Scientific name:

  • Cocos nucifera

Rank:

Also known as:

  • Nuts, coconut meat, raw

Food & Drink

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 3.33 g (0.117 oz )
  • 33.49 g (1.181 oz )
  • 15.23 g (0.5372 oz )
  • 0.97 g (0.034 oz )
  • 46.99 g (1.658 oz )
  • 6.23 g (0.22 oz )
  • 9 g (0.32 oz )
  • 0.014 g (0.000494 oz )
  • 0.00243 g (0.000085716 oz )
  • 0.032 g (0.00113 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 1,481 kJ (9244000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 12104
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