Calories in Nkwobi

1 plate (200g) of Nkwobi has about 500 kcal. Most of its energy (66%) comes from fat. Weight for weight, it is 8th lightest of the 9 meat and fish dishes in this guide.

Per 1 plate (200g)

500

kcal

Protein 36g

29% of energy

Carbs 6g

5% of energy

Fat 37g

66% of energy

Per 100g

Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.

Calories

250 kcal

Protein

18g

Carbohydrate

Fat

18.5g

Common questions

How many calories are in Nkwobi?

1 plate (200g) of Nkwobi has about 500 kcal, with 36g protein, 6g carbohydrate and 37g fat.

How many calories are in 100g of Nkwobi?

About 250 kcal per 100g, with 18g protein, 3g carbohydrate and 18.5g fat.

Is Nkwobi high in protein?

Yes. 29% of its energy comes from protein, with 36g in 1 plate (200g).

Lighter meat and fish dishes

Fewer calories than Nkwobi, weight for weight.

How accurate is this?

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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