Calories in Coconut Water

If you haven't had coconut water, you have missed having one of the most sublime natural healthy drinks on Earth. Water from coconuts, which haven't matured, is a transparent and sweet liquid. It should not be confused with coconut milk. You do not have to worry about the calories, as it is the lightest drink that you could have.

If you have been to Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, or Southeast Asia, then you must definitely have had fresh coconut water, on the beach. They love that drink in the tropics. In Panama and Costa Rica, it is called 'Agua De Pipa' and is available on the beaches. Its taste changes, as you travel around the world.

Coconuts from Brazil tend to be bland, those in India are mildly sweet, while the ones from Bangladesh are the sweetest. That is why, the calorie count also changes, as you travel around the world. This natural beverage is highly popular, as a health drink, due to its nutritional and health benefits.

Here is a clinical analysis of calories in 100 gm of coconut water. The amount of various prime nutrients is provided in grams. The calorie count is 16 Kcal. It is obviously made up of more than 95% water. We mention only the nutrients, which are high by proportion.

• Total Fat - 0.2 gm
• Sodium - 25 mg
• Carbohydrates - 4.57 gm
• Potassium - 172 mg

Coconut water is one of the most pure drinks you could ever have, as it is sealed airtight, by nature. You need not be worried about calories in it, as the amount of benefits you get from it, far outnumber its calorie count. Here are some of the important health benefits it offers.

• The best thing about this beverage is that it contains zero cholesterol. It contains minerals like calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. It also contains vitamins like Riboflavin, Thiamine, and vitamin C . All these nutrients make coconut a very potent health drink.

• It is better than many processed baby milk products, as it contains lauric acid, which is an important ingredient of mother's milk.
• It is used as intravenous saline fluid in many developing countries and has saved many lives. The reason that it's possible to be used that way is its composition, which is quite identical to human blood plasma.

• This natural beverage can effectively treat disturbance of the intestine, in infants. It can be also used as a oral rehydrant in cases of dehydration in children. Coconut oil is also a versatile type of oil, with a variety of medicinal properties.

• Coconut water, by its very nature, is an isotonic beverage. That is, it has the perfect balance of electrolytes in it, which is good for our body due to its right pH levels.
• It is an excellent energy drink for the old and the sick, who find it difficult to process solid food. It is a natural fluid designed to sustain life.

All these health benefits bear testimony to the versatility of coconut water as a natural health drink. Try to make it a regular part of your diet, as it is a natural elixir of life.