African Food Calories Database
How many calories are in your favourite African dishes? Below are typical per-serving values for the most-searched foods across West, East, North, and Southern Africa. Tap any dish for the full breakdown, portion ranges, and FAQs.
| Dish | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍚 Jollof Rice West Africa | 1 cup / ~250 g | ~330 | 7 g | 52 g | 10 g |
| 🥣 Egusi Soup West Africa (Nigeria) | 1 bowl / ~350 g | ~400 | 18 g | 12 g | 32 g |
| 🫓 Fufu West & Central Africa | 1 medium ball / ~200 g | ~330 | 2 g | 76 g | 1 g |
| 🍠 Pounded Yam West Africa (Nigeria) | 1 medium wrap / ~200 g | ~400 | 3 g | 94 g | 0 g |
| 🥞 Injera East Africa (Ethiopia/Eritrea) | 1 piece / ~100 g | ~130 | 4 g | 25 g | 1 g |
| 🍢 Suya West Africa (Nigeria) | 1 skewer / ~100 g | ~220 | 26 g | 4 g | 11 g |
| 🍌 Fried Plantain (Dodo) Across Africa | 1 cup / ~150 g | ~270 | 1 g | 48 g | 9 g |
| 🌶️ Pepper Soup West Africa | 1 bowl / ~350 g | ~180 | 22 g | 6 g | 8 g |
| 🍛 Waakye West Africa (Ghana) | 1 plate / ~300 g | ~400 | 12 g | 70 g | 8 g |
| 🫔 Banku West Africa (Ghana) | 1 ball / ~200 g | ~300 | 4 g | 64 g | 2 g |
| 🥘 Bobotie South Africa | 1 serving / ~250 g | ~450 | 25 g | 28 g | 26 g |
| 🫓 Chapati (East African) East Africa (Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania) | 1 chapati / ~100 g | ~280 | 6 g | 42 g | 10 g |
Values are estimates for typical home-style preparations; actual values vary by recipe and portion.
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