1 glass (250ml) of Zobo (unsweetened) has about 12 kcal. Most of its energy (94%) comes from carbohydrate. It is the lightest of the 5 drinks in this guide, weight for weight.
Per 1 glass (250ml)
12
kcal
Protein 0.2g
6% of energy
Carbs 3g
94% of energy
Fat 0g
0% of energy
Per 100ml
Handy for comparing foods served in different amounts, or weighing your own portion.
Calories
5 kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbohydrate
1.2g
Fat
0g
Common questions
How many calories are in Zobo (unsweetened)?
1 glass (250ml) of Zobo (unsweetened) has about 12 kcal, with 0.2g protein, 3g carbohydrate and 0g fat.
How many calories are in 100ml of Zobo (unsweetened)?
About 5 kcal per 100ml, with 0.1g protein, 1.2g carbohydrate and 0g fat.
Is Zobo (unsweetened) high in protein?
No. 1 glass (250ml) has 0.2g of protein, only 6% of its energy. Pair it with meat, fish, eggs or beans for more.
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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