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fresh coconut?

kc101 Posts: 32 Joined: 2006/05/25	2008/04/03, 08:58 AM when trying to lose fat, is fresh mature coconut a good snack (considering it fits within your calorie count). I read that 1 cup coconut has 283 calories , 2.7 grams of protein, 12.2 grams of carbohydrates, 7.2 grams fiber and 26.8g fat. considering that its quite high in fat, is the 12g carb too much? or is it about right? - ie can it be considered 'low carb'? would appreciate any advice!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2008/04/03, 11:55 AM The fat content in coconut is outstanding. If you can fit it in your diet, good stuff. -------------- Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2008/04/03, 09:57 AM this is what i get online.... Calories in Coconut, fresh Fruits Manufactured by Whole Foods Market Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 serving (50.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 180Calories from Fat 153 % Daily Value* Total Fat 17.0g26% Saturated Fat 15.0g75% Sodium 10mg0% Total Carbohydrates 8.0g3% Dietary Fiber 5.0g20% Sugars 3.0g Protein 2.0g Vitamin A 0% ? Vitamin C 2% Calcium 0% ? Iron 6% * Based on a 2000 calorie diet Extended nutritional details... Detailed Nutrition Facts Energy 180 kcal Protein 2 g Total lipid (fat) 17 g Carbohydrate, by difference 8 g Fiber, total dietary 5 g Sugars, total 3 g Iron, Fe 1.08 mg Magnesium, Mg 16 mg Potassium, K 180 mg Sodium, Na 10 mg Zinc, Zn 0.6 mg Copper, Cu 0.2 mg Manganese, Mn 0.8 mg Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 1.2 mg Thiamin 0.04 mg Folate, total 16 mcg Fatty acids, total saturated 15 g aint worth it too me, and definitely dont drink the milk. -------------- What you do in life, will echo forever in eternity. ---------- Get busy living or get busy dying. Bill
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2008/04/03, 12:27 PM I LLLOOOOOVVVEEE COCONUT! -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman