Fu-fu, yam, homemade
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Fu-fu is a West Indian and African dish made from yam and rice flour. The figures here describe homemade yam fu-fu. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 37g per 100g, alongside 2.1g of protein and 0.3g of fat. Its energy content is 658 kJ per 100g. The nutrient content of homemade fu-fu can vary with the recipe used.
Carbohydrate is a source of energy for the body. Fu-fu also contains potassium, which contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. This recipe contains little fat or salt, although added ingredients and accompanying foods can affect the overall amounts in a meal. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 155 kcal |
Energy | 658 kJ |
Fat | 0.3g |
of which saturates | 0.09g |
Carbohydrate | 37g |
2.1g | |
Salt | 0.04g |
Water | 60g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Trace | |
0µg | |
4mg | |
0.14mg | |
0.01mg | |
0.4mg | |
0.13mg | |
0µg | |
13mg | |
0.54mg | |
13mg | |
31mg | |
258mg | |
Sodium | 16mg |
0.05mg |
Other types of fu-fu
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
109 kcal | 1.6g | 0.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe. West Indian/African dish. Yam 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.