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Masa (Rice Cake) — Calories & Nutrition Facts
Fermented rice batter cooked in a dimpled pan into soft, slightly sour cakes. Northern Nigerian, eaten with soup, stew or sugar.
One piece (60g) of Masa (Rice Cake) has about 117 calories, with 2.4g protein, 24g carbs and 1.8g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 13% fat, 79% carbs, 8% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per piece (60g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 4g | 2.4g |
| Carbs | 40g | 24g |
| Fat | 3g | 1.8g |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.6g |
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.
Questions about Masa (Rice Cake)
- How many calories are in one piece (60g) of Masa (Rice Cake)?
- About 117 calories. Masa (Rice Cake) has 195 calories per 100g, so one piece (60g) is about 117.
- How much protein is in Masa (Rice Cake)?
- 4g per 100g, or 2.1g for every 100 calories. One piece (60g) has about 2.4g. That is more protein per calorie than 15 of the other 25 snacks & street food on Zayvo.
- Is Masa (Rice Cake) high in calories compared with other snacks & street food?
- At 195 calories per 100g, Masa (Rice Cake) is lower in calories than 20 of the other 25 snacks & street food on Zayvo.
- Where do these Masa (Rice Cake) 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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