3 balls (60g) of Akara has about 132 kcal. Its energy is spread out: 22% from protein, 43% from carbohydrate and 35% from fat. It is the most calorie-dense of the 5 bean dishes in this guide, weight for weight.
Per 3 balls (60g)
132
kcal
Protein 7.3g
22% of energy
Carbs 14.3g
43% of energy
Fat 5.1g
35% of energy
Per 100g
Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.
Calories
220 kcal
Protein
12.2g
Carbohydrate
23.8g
Fat
8.5g
Common questions
How many calories are in Akara?
3 balls (60g) of Akara has about 132 kcal, with 7.3g protein, 14.3g carbohydrate and 5.1g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Akara?
About 220 kcal per 100g, with 12.2g protein, 23.8g carbohydrate and 8.5g fat.
Is Akara high in protein?
Moderately. 3 balls (60g) has 7.3g of protein, 22% of its energy.
Figures come from a study that weighed real portions on Nigerian adults' plates in Ibadan (Sanusi and Olurin, 2012), USDA FoodData Central and the FAO/INFOODS West African food composition table, combined at standard recipe ratios where a dish needed it. They are estimates for a typical home-cooked portion, not lab results for your plate.
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