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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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.
Calcolato dal riferimento per 100 g. I valori sono arrotondati.
Porzione
Peso
Calorie
Carboidrati
Proteine
Grassi
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
Usa il peso della parte edibile nello stato dell'alimento mostrato sopra.
Energia (kcal)
369.1 kcal
Energia (kJ)
1544.5 kJ
Proteine
7.16875 g
Carboidrati
81.3053 g
Grassi
1.693 g
Fibra alimentare
2.197 g
Sodio
2.967 mg
Calcio
11.65 mg
Potassio
43.79 mg
Magnesio
39.1 mg
Ferro
2.663 mg
Zinco
1.849 mg
Vitamina B1
0.08571 mg
Vitamina B3
0.7157 mg
Vitamina B6
0.02529 mg
Vitamina B7
4.814 µg
Domande e risposte
Fonio FAQ sulla nutrizione
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.
