Coconut Flour
Flours & Starches · 8 specs
Direct Answer
Coconut flour is defatted, dried, and pulverized coconut meat. Per 100g, it delivers 400 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (38.0g fiber / 22.0g net carbs), 18.0g protein, and 12.0g fat with extreme liquid absorption properties.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein / Gluten Potential | 18.0 (0% Gluten) g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g |
| Total Fat | 12.0 g |
| Ash Content | 5.00 – 6.00 % |
| Starch Gelatinization Temp | N/A (Fiber matrix) |
| Gluten Status | Naturally Gluten-Free |
Extreme Hygroscopic Fiber Capacity
Coconut flour contains over 38% dietary fiber, absorbing 4 to 5 times its weight in water, requiring additional eggs or liquid binders in recipes.
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