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Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) — Calories & Nutrition Facts
Fermented African oil bean seed, used in abacha and nkwobi
One handful (30g) of Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) has about 114 calories, with 5.4g protein, 3g carbs and 9g fat. Most of its energy comes from fat — 71% fat, 10% carbs, 19% protein.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per handful (30g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | 114 kcal |
| Protein | 18g | 5.4g |
| Carbs | 10g | 3g |
| Fat | 30g | 9g |
| Fiber | 6g | 1.8g |
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 Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean)
- How many calories are in one handful (30g) of Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean)?
- About 114 calories. Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) has 380 calories per 100g, so one handful (30g) is about 114.
- How much protein is in Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean)?
- 18g per 100g, or 4.7g for every 100 calories. One handful (30g) has about 5.4g. That is more protein per calorie than 1 of the other 5 legumes on Zayvo.
- Is Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) high in calories compared with other legumes?
- At 380 calories per 100g, Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) is the highest-calorie of the 6 legumes on Zayvo.
- Where do these Ugba (Fermented Oil Bean) 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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