Beverages / Processed Fruit Juices
Young coconut (shredded) drnk
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 39kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.2 g/ 71g (0.28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 9 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 18 mg/ 700mg (2%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
Sodium | 7 mg/ 1500mg (0.47%) very low |
What is this food?
Young coconut drink (shredded young coconut in water), usually served as a refreshing beverage.
Why it matters to health
Young coconut has natural carbohydrates (about 9g per 100g) and some fiber (about 1.2g), which can help keep you full and support healthy digestion. It also has small amounts of fat (about 0.2g) with saturated fat (about 0.17g) and very low sodium (about 7mg), so it’s generally a lighter option compared with many sweet drinks. The sugar (about 5.1g) comes naturally, but if you drink it often alongside rice and other snacks, it can add up—so it’s best to treat it as part of your daily balance, especially if you’re also having sweet snacks.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as a snack drink (not a replacement for meals). Aim for about 1 small glass per snack, then eat a balanced snack (e.g., fruit + nuts, or yogurt + fruit).
- If it’s pre-mixed or sold sweetened, choose less sugar or ask for no added sugar.
- Pair it with protein or fiber to stay satisfied: add a side of nuts, boiled egg, or a serving of fruit.
- Watch frequency: with 3 meals and 1–2 snacks daily, limit coconut drinks to 1 snack slot when possible.
Common Filipino dishes
Buko juice, buko salad, ginataang buko, buko pandan, coconut-based rice (coconut milk rice)
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