Jollof Rice — Calories & Nutrition Facts
Rice cooked in a blended tomato, pepper and onion base until the grains take up the sauce and colour. Party jollof is finished over a low fire long enough to catch slightly at the bottom, which is where the smoky flavour comes from. Also known as jollof.
One plate (250g) of Jollof Rice has about 438 calories, with 10g protein, 80g carbs and 10g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 20% fat, 71% carbs, 9% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per plate (250g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal | 437.5 kcal |
| Protein | 4g | 10g |
| Carbs | 32g | 80g |
| Fat | 4g | 10g |
| Fiber | 2g | 5g |
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.
Questions about Jollof Rice
- How many calories are in one plate (250g) of Jollof Rice?
- About 438 calories. Jollof Rice has 175 calories per 100g, so one plate (250g) is about 438.
- How much protein is in Jollof Rice?
- 4g per 100g, or 2.3g for every 100 calories. One plate (250g) has about 10g. That is more protein per calorie than 3 of the other 9 rice & grains on Zayvo.
- Is Jollof Rice high in calories compared with other rice & grains?
- At 175 calories per 100g, Jollof Rice is lower in calories than 2 of the other 9 rice & grains on Zayvo.
- Where do these Jollof Rice 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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