Fu-fu, sweet potato, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Sweet potato fu-fu is a West Indian and African dish made from sweet potato and rice flour. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 26g per 100g, alongside 1.6g of protein and 0.3g of fat. It also provides vitamin A, with 601µg of retinol equivalent per 100g.
Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body. Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while the vitamin C in this dish helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The amount of salt and fat in homemade fu-fu can vary with the ingredients used, which is relevant for people monitoring their intake. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 109 kcal |
Energy | 464 kJ |
Fat | 0.3g |
of which saturates | 0.09g |
Carbohydrate | 26g |
1.6g | |
Salt | 0.09g |
Water | 69g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
601µg | |
0µg | |
15mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.01mg | |
0.6mg | |
0.06mg | |
0µg | |
23mg | |
0.81mg | |
43mg | |
57mg | |
295mg | |
Sodium | 37mg |
0.15mg |
Other types of fu-fu
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
155 kcal | 2.1g | 0.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe. West Indian/African dish. Sweet potato and rice flour.). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.