Desiccated Coconut Calories & Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Overview

Desiccated Coconut is a nutrient-dense food rich in healthy fats, often eaten as a snack or ingredient. Per 100g serving, it provides 604 kcal of energy, 5.6g of protein, 23.7g of carbohydrates, and 62.0g of fat.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 62.0g per 100g (53.4g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

This food is a useful source of iron, providing 2.4mg per 100g. The UK recommended intake is 8.7mg for men and 14.8mg for women per day. Iron is essential for producing haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Low iron intake is the most common nutritional deficiency in the UK.

Each 100g serving provides 16.3g of dietary fibre per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "high fibre" nutrition-claim threshold. The UK government recommends 30g of fibre per day for adults. Adequate fibre intake supports healthy digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and bowel cancer.

Each 100g serving contains 0.00g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure.

Desiccated Coconut is suitable for vegan, halal and kosher diets, making it a versatile choice for households with mixed dietary requirements.

This is an energy-dense food at 604 kcal per 100g, largely due to its fat content (62.0g per 100g). Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double that of protein or carbohydrates. While it can be part of a balanced diet, portion control is recommended to avoid exceeding daily calorie needs. Desiccated Coconut comes in at 604 kcal per 100g. Our food calorie and protein calculator adds it straight into your running daily total.