Fonio is a tiny, quick-cooking ancient grain native to West Africa. It has a mild, nutty flavor and is cooked like rice or used in porridge and pilafs.
Nutritionally, fonio is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g of dry fonio it provides about 369 kcal, 81.3 g of carbohydrates, 7.2 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat, and 2.2 g of dietary fiber.
Fonio cooks in just a few minutes and is naturally gluten-free. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
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Quelle quantité contient votre portion de Fonio?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of dry fonio. A typical cup of dry fonio (about 180 g) provides roughly 664 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculé à partir de la référence par 100 g. Les valeurs sont arrondies.
Portion
Poids
Calories
Glucides
Protéines
Graisse
100 g
100 g
369.1 kcal
81.3 g
7.2 g
1.7 g
1 cup dry
180 g
664.4 kcal
146.3 g
12.9 g
3 g
1/2 cup dry
90 g
332.2 kcal
73.2 g
6.5 g
1.5 g
Utilisez le poids de la partie comestible dans l'état de l'aliment indiqué ci-dessus.
Énergie (kcal)
369.1 kcal
Énergie (kJ)
1544.5 kJ
Protéines
7.16875 g
Glucides
81.3053 g
Graisse
1.693 g
Fibres alimentaires
2.197 g
Sodium
2.967 mg
Calcium
11.65 mg
Potassium
43.79 mg
Magnésium
39.1 mg
Fer
2.663 mg
Zinc
1.849 mg
Vitamine B1
0.08571 mg
Vitamine B3
0.7157 mg
Vitamine B6
0.02529 mg
Vitamine B7
4.814 µg
Questions et réponses
Fonio FAQ nutrition
How many calories are in fonio?
Fonio provides about 369 calories per 100 g of dry grain.
Is fonio gluten-free?
Yes. Fonio is a naturally gluten-free ancient grain.
Is fonio high in carbs?
Yes. Fonio provides about 81.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
