Amala (Yam Flour) — Calories & Nutrition Facts
Made from elubo, yam that has been peeled, dried and milled to a fine flour, which turns dark brown as it is stirred into hot water. A Yoruba staple, classically served with ewedu and gbegiri. Also known as amala, amala isu.
One wrap (250g) of Amala (Yam Flour) has about 353 calories, with 3.8g protein, 82.5g carbs and 0.8g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 2% fat, 94% carbs, 4% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per wrap (250g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | 352.5 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.8g |
| Carbs | 33g | 82.5g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.8g |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 6.3g |
This is an estimated value and has not been independently verified against a nutrition reference table. Zayvo is working through its full database against FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019 and USDA FoodData Central — see how Zayvo's numbers are made.
On a plate
One standard serving of each, using the serving sizes in Zayvo's food database.
Amala (Yam Flour) (250g) with Egusi Soup (150g)
675 kcal15.8g protein
Amala (Yam Flour) (250g) with Ogbono Soup (Wild Mango) (150g)
623 kcal14.3g protein
Amala (Yam Flour) (250g) with Okro Soup (Okra) (150g)
495 kcal12.8g protein
Amala (Yam Flour) (250g) with Efo Riro (150g)
533 kcal17.3g protein
Questions about Amala (Yam Flour)
- How many calories are in one wrap (250g) of Amala (Yam Flour)?
- About 353 calories. Amala (Yam Flour) has 141 calories per 100g, so one wrap (250g) is about 353.
- How many calories are in Amala (Yam Flour) with Egusi Soup?
- Amala (Yam Flour) (250g) with Egusi Soup (150g) comes to about 675 calories and 15.8g protein.
- How much protein is in Amala (Yam Flour)?
- 1.5g per 100g, or 1.1g for every 100 calories. One wrap (250g) has about 3.8g. That is more protein per calorie than 5 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
- Is Amala (Yam Flour) high in calories compared with other swallows & staples?
- At 141 calories per 100g, Amala (Yam Flour) is lower in calories than 8 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
- Where do these Amala (Yam Flour) numbers come from?
- They are Zayvo's estimate and have not yet been independently verified. Zayvo is checking its food database against FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019 and USDA FoodData Central.
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