Fresh coconut meat (buko)
Also known as: coconut flesh, thengai
For obesity
Watch: Calories
About 140 kcal per portion — measure the portion and fill up on vegetables.
Portion guide
2 tablespoons (about 40 g)
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Nutrition per 2 tablespoons
| Calories | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 13.4 g |
| Fibre | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
About this food
Low in sugar but high in saturated fat.
Better ways to cook it
- Eat whole fruit rather than juice
- Pair with nuts or yogurt
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