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Coconut Water

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts, served as a beverage and used in some drinks and dishes.

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About Coconut Water

Coconut water is the naturally occurring liquid inside a coconut, especially the clear or slightly cloudy liquid from young, green fruit. It is served as a beverage and used in smoothies, punches, jellies, sauces, rice preparations and some desserts.

It has a mild coconut aroma and a sweet, sometimes faintly acidic flavour. It is usually free-flowing; coconut maturity can make it less abundant and alter its taste.

It is usually pale and may be sold fresh from the fruit, bottled, canned, frozen or powdered. Filtration, concentration, reconstitution and added ingredients change its clarity, body, sweetness and handling.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for coconut water

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English

Coconut Water

English

Coconut water, sweetened

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English

Coconut water, unsweetened

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English

Coconut, fresh, mature, water or juice

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English

Coconut, fresh, young or immature, water or juice

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Coconut Water nutrition & diet

Coconut Water nutritional value

Nuts, coconut water (liquid from coconuts)

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
19kcal
Protein
0.7g
Carbs
3.7g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to liquid from young coconut and use the amount actually served, whether fresh, bottled, diluted, or blended. Straining, pasteurization, flavoring, and added sweeteners change the product; smoothies and drinks require assessment of every included ingredient.

Compare the right form: Match references to coconut water from young coconuts, specifying fresh or packaged form and whether diluted, flavored, sweetened, or blended.

Diet considerations

Coconut water is plant-derived, but packaged drinks may contain added sweeteners, flavors, or other ingredients. Mixed beverages can include dairy, cereal-based ingredients, fruit concentrates, or animal products. Compatibility and carbohydrate patterns depend on the exact product and the complete serving, not plain coconut water alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, coconut water (liquid from coconuts) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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