Sweetened Desiccated Coconut Meat, flaked

Sweetened Desiccated Coconut Meat, flaked has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 47.76g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.26 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Snack.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Sweetened Desiccated Coconut Meat, flaked has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.