Table 1 Biochemical composition of coconut kernel.
From: The use of coconut in rituals and food preparations in India: a review
Constituents | Values* | Constituents | Values* |
|---|---|---|---|
Proximates | |||
Moisture | 46.99 | Carbohydrates# (g) | 15.23 |
Protein | 3.33 | Total dietary fiber (g) | 9.00 |
Total fat | 33.49 | Total Sugar (g) | 6.23 |
Minerals | |||
Calcium (mg) | 14 | Potassium (mg) | 356 |
Iron (mg) | 2.43 | Sodium (mg) | 20 |
Magnesium (mg) | 32 | Zinc (mg) | 1.10 |
Phosphorus (mg) | 113 | ||
Vitamins | |||
Vitamin C (mg) | 3.3 | Vitamin B6 | 0.054 |
Thiamine (mg) | 0.066 | Folate, DEE (µg) | 26 |
Riboflavin (mg) | 0.020 | Vitamin E (mg) | 0.24 |
Niacin (mg) | 0.540 | Vitamin K (µg) | 0.2 |
Lipids | |||
Total SFA (g) | 29.698 | Total PUFA (g) | 0.366 |
Total MUFA (g) | 1.425 | ||