Coconut water is a gift of nature, a complex and nutritious beverage with a host of benefits. This liquid is found in the center of a young, green coconut and helps nourish the fruit. Its wide range of applications is possible thanks to its unique chemical composition of sugars, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as phytohormones.
The average green coconut offers about one-half to 1 cup of coconut water. One cup contains 46 calories along with 9 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 11 percent of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of sodium, and 17 percent of the RDI of potassium.
