Afro🥞 Injera Calories & Nutrition Facts
Quick answer: a typical serving of Injera (1 piece / ~100 g) contains approximately 130 calories — 4 g protein, 25 g carbs, 1 g fat. Depending on the recipe and portion, expect a range of 90–180 kcal.
Injera is a spongy, tangy fermented flatbread made from teff flour — the foundation of Ethiopian and Eritrean meals, served under stews like doro wat and misir wot.
Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Amount (1 piece / ~100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~130 kcal (range 90–180) |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
Values are estimates for a typical home-style preparation. Restaurant and party versions often run higher.
What changes the calorie count
- Pure teff injera is naturally gluten-free and iron-rich
- Many restaurant versions blend teff with wheat or barley flour
- A full injera platter with multiple stews can total 600–900 kcal
- Fermentation improves mineral absorption and adds probiotics
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Is injera good for weight loss?
Injera is one of the lighter African staples — around 130 kcal per piece with decent fibre and protein from teff. Calories climb with the stews served on top, especially oily meat dishes.
Is injera gluten-free?
Traditional 100% teff injera is gluten-free. However, many restaurants mix teff with wheat flour to cut costs, so ask if you're coeliac or gluten-sensitive.