Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened)
One level US cup of shredded coconut weighs 80 g (2.8 oz). A tablespoon is 5 g. Per 100 g: 660 calories and 6.9 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1.7 g | 0.06 oz | 11.2 | 0.12 g | 0.4 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 5 g | 0.18 oz | 33 | 0.35 g | 1.2 g | 3.2 g |
| ¼ cup | 20 g | 0.71 oz | 132 | 1.4 g | 4.7 g | 12.9 g |
| ⅓ cup | 26.7 g | 0.94 oz | 176 | 1.8 g | 6.3 g | 17.2 g |
| ½ cup | 40 g | 1.4 oz | 264 | 2.8 g | 9.5 g | 25.8 g |
| 1 cup | 80 g | 2.8 oz | 528 | 5.5 g | 19 g | 51.6 g |
| 2 cups | 160 g | 5.6 oz | 1,056 | 11 g | 37.9 g | 103 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 4% from protein, 13% from carbs and 83% from fat.
Shredded Coconut gets most of its calories from fat: about 4% from protein, 13% from carbs and 83% from fat. One cup (80 g) has 528 calories, 5.5 g protein and 13 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
For this ingredient: Spoon in loosely and level. Shred size changes the weight per cup a lot, so weigh it when you can.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of shredded coconut?
One level US cup of shredded coconut weighs about 80 g (2.8 oz). Spoon in loosely and level. Shred size changes the weight per cup a lot, so weigh it when you can.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut?
One level tablespoon weighs about 5 g, and one teaspoon about 1.7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of shredded coconut?
100 g has 6.9 g protein, 23.7 g carbs, 64.5 g fat and 660 calories.