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Coconut, shredded or flakes

 
Coconut, shredded or flakes
shredded coconut
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Other Names:dried coconut, desiccated coconut

What is Coconut, shredded or flakes

Coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked then dried (desiccated). This form of coconut is most commonly used for cakes and cookies or can be reconstituted and used in curry recipes. *Nutrition information is for unsweetened coconut.

Substitute for Coconut, shredded or flakes

For flavor only use coconut extract. You can use sweetened or unsweetened coconut interchangeably but you may need to adjust the sugar in the recipe. Grate your own (freshly grated coconut is delightful!) OR used chopped Brazil nuts

Equivalents

4 ounces shredded, flaked coconut = 1 1/3 cups
3 1/2 oz can = 1 1/4 cups
7oz pkg = 2 1/2 cups
1 tbsp. dried coconut = 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh
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Nutrition Information For Coconut, shredded or flakes

Serving Size
1 oz
 
Calories
187
Calories from Fat
162
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
30%
Saturated Fat 16g
20%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Potassium
154g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
0%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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