Afro🫓 Fufu Calories & Nutrition Facts
Fufu is a smooth, stretchy dough made from boiled and pounded cassava, often blended with plantain or cocoyam. It's a staple 'swallow' eaten with soups across West and Central Africa.
Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Amount (1 medium ball / ~200 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~330 kcal (range 270–400) |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
Values are estimates for a typical home-style preparation. Restaurant and party versions often run higher.
What changes the calorie count
- Fufu is almost pure carbohydrate — around 160 kcal per 100 g
- Cassava-plantain blends run slightly higher than plain cassava fufu
- Ball size varies hugely: a large ball can hit 500+ kcal
- The soup you pair it with usually decides the meal's total calories
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Is fufu fattening?
Fufu itself is low in fat but high in carbs and calories per ball. Eaten in moderate portions with a protein-rich soup, it fits a balanced diet. Oversized portions are the usual culprit for weight gain.
How many calories in fufu and soup together?
A medium ball of fufu (~330 kcal) plus a bowl of egusi or light soup typically totals 550–800 kcal depending on the soup's oil and meat content.