Nutritional Benefits
Coconut flesh is a dense source of energy, and is low in sodium. The essential minerals calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium and potassium are all present in coconut flesh. Small quantities of vitamin C are present in coconut flesh. Coconut flesh provides a small quantity of protein, which is acceptable to vegetarians and vegans as a non-animal foodstuff. Coconut flesh is naturally quite sweet to the taste, and can be substituted for refined sugar as a dessert topping or sweetener.