Semovita — Calories & Nutrition Facts
A wheat semolina swallow, milder and smoother than cassava or yam versions, and quick to make. Common as an everyday alternative to eba. Also known as semo, semolina swallow.
One wrap (250g) of Semovita has about 293 calories, with 8.8g protein, 62.5g carbs and 0.8g fat. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate — 2% fat, 86% carbs, 12% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per wrap (250g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 292.5 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5g | 8.8g |
| Carbs | 25g | 62.5g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.8g |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.5g |
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.
On a plate
One standard serving of each, using the serving sizes in Zayvo's food database.
Semovita (250g) with Egusi Soup (150g)
615 kcal20.8g protein
Semovita (250g) with Ogbono Soup (Wild Mango) (150g)
563 kcal19.3g protein
Semovita (250g) with Okro Soup (Okra) (150g)
435 kcal17.8g protein
Semovita (250g) with Efo Riro (150g)
473 kcal22.3g protein
Questions about Semovita
- How many calories are in one wrap (250g) of Semovita?
- About 293 calories. Semovita has 117 calories per 100g, so one wrap (250g) is about 293.
- How many calories are in Semovita with Egusi Soup?
- Semovita (250g) with Egusi Soup (150g) comes to about 615 calories and 20.8g protein.
- How much protein is in Semovita?
- 3.5g per 100g, or 3g for every 100 calories. One wrap (250g) has about 8.8g. That is more protein per calorie than 12 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
- Is Semovita high in calories compared with other swallows & staples?
- At 117 calories per 100g, Semovita is lower in calories than 13 of the other 18 swallows & staples on Zayvo.
- Where do these Semovita 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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