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Fufu (Cassava) — Calories & Nutrition Facts

Cassava fermented in water, then pounded or mashed to a soft, smooth swallow. The fermentation gives it its characteristic sour smell. Also called akpu. Also known as akpu.

One wrap (300g) of Fufu (Cassava) has about 495 calories, with 3g protein, 116.1g carbs and 1.2g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 2% fat, 95% carbs, 2% protein.

Nutrition

NutrientPer 100gPer wrap (300g)
Calories165 kcal495 kcal
Protein1g3g
Carbs38.7g116.1g
Fat0.4g1.2g
Fiber1.7g5.1g

Sourced from FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019. What verified means.

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One standard serving of each, using the serving sizes in Zayvo's food database.

Questions about Fufu (Cassava)

How many calories are in one wrap (300g) of Fufu (Cassava)?
About 495 calories. Fufu (Cassava) has 165 calories per 100g, so one wrap (300g) is about 495.
How many calories are in Fufu (Cassava) with Egusi Soup?
Fufu (Cassava) (300g) with Egusi Soup (150g) comes to about 818 calories and 15g protein.
How much protein is in Fufu (Cassava)?
1g per 100g, or 0.6g for every 100 calories. One wrap (300g) has about 3g. That is more protein per calorie than 3 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
Is Fufu (Cassava) high in calories compared with other swallows & staples?
At 165 calories per 100g, Fufu (Cassava) is lower in calories than 4 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
Where do these Fufu (Cassava) numbers come from?
They are verified against FAO/INFOODS WAFCT 2019.

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