Edikang Ikong — Calories & Nutrition Facts
An Efik and Ibibio soup from the Cross River area, built on waterleaf and fluted pumpkin (ugu) with very little water, so the vegetables cook in their own liquid. Traditionally rich with assorted meat, dried fish and periwinkle. Also known as ugwu soup.
One ladle (150g) of Edikang Ikong has about 278 calories, with 16.5g protein, 13.5g carbs and 18g fat. Most of its energy comes from fat — 57% fat, 19% carbs, 23% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per ladle (150g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 277.5 kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 16.5g |
| Carbs | 9g | 13.5g |
| Fat | 12g | 18g |
| Fiber | 4g | 6g |
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.
Edikang Ikong (150g) with Eba (Garri) (250g)
525 kcal17.8g protein
Edikang Ikong (150g) with Pounded Yam (350g)
691 kcal21.8g protein
Edikang Ikong (150g) with Amala (Yam Flour) (250g)
630 kcal20.3g protein
Edikang Ikong (150g) with Semovita (250g)
570 kcal25.3g protein
Questions about Edikang Ikong
- How many calories are in one ladle (150g) of Edikang Ikong?
- About 278 calories. Edikang Ikong has 185 calories per 100g, so one ladle (150g) is about 278.
- How many calories are in Edikang Ikong with Eba (Garri)?
- Edikang Ikong (150g) with Eba (Garri) (250g) comes to about 525 calories and 17.8g protein.
- How much protein is in Edikang Ikong?
- 11g per 100g, or 5.9g for every 100 calories. One ladle (150g) has about 16.5g. That is more protein per calorie than 10 of the other 27 soups on Zayvo.
- Is Edikang Ikong high in calories compared with other soups?
- At 185 calories per 100g, Edikang Ikong is lower in calories than 2 of the other 27 soups on Zayvo.
- Where do these Edikang Ikong 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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