Nutritional Disadvantages
A major nutritional disadvantage of coconut flesh is its high saturated fat content. Of the 26.8 grams of fat present in an 80-gram cup of raw coconut flesh, 23.8 grams is saturated fat. Saturated fat is more dangerous to your health than unsaturated fat. Mostly found in animal-derived foodstuffs, saturated fat can raise your cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease. High consumption of saturated fat can also increase your risk of developing Type II diabetes.