Coo-coo, homemade
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Coo-coo is a West Indian dish made with cornmeal and okra. The figures here describe a homemade version. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 18g of carbohydrate, 2.4g of protein and 1.8g of fat, and provides 412 kJ of energy.
Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body, while protein supports the growth and repair of tissues. The energy, fat and salt content of homemade coo-coo can vary with the ingredients and amounts used. This is worth noting when monitoring these in the diet. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 99 kcal |
Energy | 412 kJ |
Fat | 1.8g |
of which saturates | 0.64g |
Carbohydrate | 18g |
2.4g | |
Salt | 0.02g |
Water | 77g |
Cholesterol | 2.6mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
16µg | |
0µg | |
0.09µg | |
1mg | |
0.05mg | |
0.01mg | |
0.2mg | |
0µg | |
9mg | |
0.36mg | |
14mg | |
32mg | |
57mg | |
Sodium | 9mg |
0.3mg | |
0.04mg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe, West Indian dish. Cornmeal with okra.). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.