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Banku And Tilapia: carbs, calories and nutrition values

Banku And Tilapia: approximately 34 g carbohydrates and 180 kcal per 100 g using an indicative nutrition estimate.

Important: exact nutrition can vary by recipe, household, restaurant and serving size. Use current product or restaurant nutrition information when available.
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About Banku And Tilapia

Banku And Tilapia is a Ghanaian banku-based meal made from fermented maize and cassava dough.

Typical serving

A typical serving is one or two portions of banku, often with fish, pepper or soup.

Where do the carbohydrates come from?

Most carbohydrates come from the maize and cassava dough.

Carb-counting tip

Estimate the banku portion first; grilled fish itself contributes very little carbohydrate.

Banku And Tilapia nutrition profile

Banku is a high-carbohydrate staple often balanced with fish, soup or vegetables.

AmountCarbohydratesCaloriesProteinFat
100 g34 g180 kcal4 g1 g
150 g51.0 g270 kcal6.0 g1.5 g
200 g68.0 g360 kcal8.0 g2.0 g

Frequently asked questions

How many carbohydrates are in Banku And Tilapia?

About 34 g per 100 g as an indicative estimate.

How many calories are in Banku And Tilapia?

About 180 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.