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Fonio

385 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g protein, 78.1 g carbs and 3.1 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Good proteinCalorie denseHigh fiberIron rich
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Amount

Showing values for 100 g

385 kcal
Calories
19% of a 2000 kcal day
8.6 g
Protein
9% of calories
78.1 g
Carbs
83% of calories
3.1 g
Fat
8% of calories
Macro split
Protein 9%Carbs 83%Fat 8%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber5g18% DV
Sugar0.9g
Saturated fat0.6g3% DV
Sodium0mg0% DV
Iron4mg22% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 3464872606024 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Fonio?

Fonio by GAIA has 385 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Fonio?

Fonio contains 8.6 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Fonio high in carbs?

Yes — carbohydrates provide 83% of its calories (78.1 g per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is sugar). It also delivers 5 g of fiber.

Is Fonio low in sugar?

Yes — only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 78.1 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Is Fonio low in sodium?

Yes — just 0 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

Is Fonio a good source of fiber?

It provides 5 g of fiber per 100 g — 18% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Why does Fonio have a Nutri-Score of A?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (385 kcal); points in favor come from fiber (5 g), protein (8.6 g). Overall that places it in band A.

How much Fonio is 100 calories?

About 26 g of Fonio equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

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