1 handful (40g) of Tiger Nuts has about 160 kcal. Most of its energy (51%) comes from carbohydrate. It is the most calorie-dense of the 12 fruits in this guide, weight for weight.
Per 1 handful (40g)
160
kcal
Protein 1.6g
3% of energy
Carbs 24g
51% of energy
Fat 9.6g
46% of energy
Also per serving: fibre 3.4g, sodium 4mg.
Per 100g
Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.
Calories
400 kcal
Protein
4g
Carbohydrate
60g
Fat
24g
Common questions
How many calories are in Tiger Nuts?
1 handful (40g) of Tiger Nuts has about 160 kcal, with 1.6g protein, 24g carbohydrate and 9.6g fat.
How many calories are in 100g of Tiger Nuts?
About 400 kcal per 100g, with 4g protein, 60g carbohydrate and 24g fat.
Is Tiger Nuts high in protein?
No. 1 handful (40g) has 1.6g of protein, only 3% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
Lighter fruits
Fewer calories than Tiger Nuts, 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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