How many calories does one tablespoon of Coconut Coriander Green Chutney have?

One tablespoon of Coconut Coriander Green Chutney gives 34 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 5 calories, proteins account for 2 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 27 calories.  One tablespoon of Coconut Coriander Green Chutney provides about 2 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Click here to view Coconut Coriander Green Chutney recipe. South Indian snacks are usually served with  Sambharand a range of chutneys. While coconut chutney is a staple, this is usually supported by a spicier or tangier chutney like coriander, tomato or onion chutney. This Coconut Coriander Green Chutney is an all-rounder that combines wonderfully with idli, dosa and vada.

Is Coconut Coriander Green Chutney healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. 

What's good.

1. Spinach (Palak) : Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.  Raw spinach is very rich in insoluble fibre, 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fiber.  Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it. 

2. Coconut : The fresh coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.  

3. Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Coconut Coriander Green Chutney?

Yes for diabetics, but have in limited quantity. Coconut improves the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. Yes for heart as the high fibre content in coocnut 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Yes for weight loss as there is fibre and coconut is an MCT. 

Can healthy individuals have Coconut Coriander Green Chutne  ?

Yes, this is healthy. 

Coconut Coriander Green Chutney is good for

1. Healthy Recipes Lifestyle

2. Low calorie chutneys

3. Diabetics with heart issues limited quantity

4. Heart Patients accompaniments

5. Diabetic Accompaniments  limited quantity

6. Kids

How to burn 34 calories that come from one tablespoon of Coconut Coriander Green Chutney?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.