Authentic Pap And Chakalaka: carbs, calories and nutrition values
Authentic Pap And Chakalaka: approximately 30 g carbohydrates and 165 kcal per 100 g using an indicative nutrition estimate.

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About Authentic Pap And Chakalaka
Authentic Pap And Chakalaka is a South African maize, samp or starch-based staple.
Typical serving
A typical serving is around 150–300 g cooked.
Where do the carbohydrates come from?
Most carbohydrates come from maize meal, samp or other grain starch.
Carb-counting tip
Estimate the cooked starch portion first because it usually provides most of the meal carbohydrate.
Authentic Pap And Chakalaka nutrition profile
Pap and samp are carbohydrate-rich staples commonly served with meat, beans, chakalaka or gravy.
| Amount | Carbohydrates | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 30 g | 165 kcal | 4 g | 2 g |
| 150 g | 45.0 g | 248 kcal | 6.0 g | 3.0 g |
| 200 g | 60.0 g | 330 kcal | 8.0 g | 4.0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many carbohydrates are in Authentic Pap And Chakalaka?
About 30 g per 100 g as an indicative estimate.
How many calories are in Authentic Pap And Chakalaka?
About 165 kcal per 100 g as an indicative estimate.
Why can the nutrition values vary?
Recipes, serving sizes and preparation methods can change the final nutrition values.