Fruits

Coconut

per 1/2 cup fresh grated (~40g)

2–3gsugar
2gnatural sugar

10% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline

What it takes to burn this off

10calories from this sugar
~2 minbrisk walk (~5.6 km/h)
~1 minrunning (~8 km/h)

Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.

Fresh coconut meat is low in sugar — most of its calories come from fat, not carbohydrate. This is distinct from sweetened coconut, coconut-milk desserts, or coconut sugar.

Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — coconut meat, raw (last verified 2026-08-23)