Homemade Efo Riro: carbs, calories and nutrition values
Homemade Efo Riro: approximately 8 g carbohydrates and 150 kcal per 100 g using an indicative nutrition estimate.
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About Homemade Efo Riro
Homemade Efo Riro is a Nigerian soup traditionally eaten with swallows, yam or rice depending on the dish.
Typical serving
A typical serving of soup is around 150–300 g, often accompanied by a separate swallow portion.
Where do the carbohydrates come from?
The soup itself may be moderate in carbohydrate; most meal carbohydrates often come from eba, pounded yam, fufu, amala or other swallows.
Carb-counting tip
Count the swallow separately from the soup because it is usually the main carbohydrate source.
Homemade Efo Riro nutrition profile
Nigerian soups often provide vegetables, protein and fats from seeds, palm oil, meat or fish.
| Amount | Carbohydrates | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 8 g | 150 kcal | 10 g | 9 g |
| 150 g | 12.0 g | 225 kcal | 15.0 g | 13.5 g |
| 200 g | 16.0 g | 300 kcal | 20.0 g | 18.0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many carbohydrates are in Homemade Efo Riro?
About 8 g per 100 g as an indicative estimate.
How many calories are in Homemade Efo Riro?
About 150 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.