1 plate (300g) of Asaro (Yam porridge) has about 390 kcal. Most of its energy (68%) comes from carbohydrate. Weight for weight, it is 2nd lightest of the 5 yam and plantain dishes in this guide.
Per 1 plate (300g)
390
kcal
Protein 6g
6% of energy
Carbs 66g
68% of energy
Fat 11.4g
26% of energy
Per 100g
Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.
Calories
130 kcal
Protein
2g
Carbohydrate
22g
Fat
3.8g
Common questions
How many calories are in Asaro (Yam porridge)?
1 plate (300g) of Asaro (Yam porridge) has about 390 kcal, with 6g protein, 66g carbohydrate and 11.4g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Asaro (Yam porridge)?
About 130 kcal per 100g, with 2g protein, 22g carbohydrate and 3.8g fat.
Is Asaro (Yam porridge) high in protein?
No. 1 plate (300g) has 6g of protein, only 6% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
Lighter yam and plantain dishes
Fewer calories than Asaro (Yam porridge), weight for weight.
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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