Calories in Baobab powder
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Baobab powder contains 250 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 192% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 142% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 125% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat I | 0.009 g | |
| Sodium I | 10 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 79.7 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber I | 44.5 g | 159% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein I | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Vitamin C I | 173 mg | 192% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 20 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 2.4 mg | 142% |
| Folate (B9) I | 43 µg | 11% |
| Calcium I | 342 mg | 26% |
| Iron I | 8.4 mg | 47% |
| Magnesium I | 158 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus I | 47 mg | 4% |
| Potassium I | 2,189 mg | 47% |
| Zinc I | 0.92 mg | 8% |
| Selenium I | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 94%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.7 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber44.5 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Fat0.47 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.24 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium10 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.16 g |
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose I | 9.2 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose I | 4.7 g |
| Fructose I | 4.3 g |
| Lactose I | 0 g |
| Maltose I | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (5)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) I | 0.098 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.098 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water I | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash I | 5.3 g |
| Energy I | 1,045 kJ |
| Folate, food I | 43 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw Raw | 97 | 2.2 g | 23.4 g | 0.7 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry baobab powder?
100 g of dried or dry baobab powder has 250 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry baobab powder?
Dried or dry baobab powder contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry baobab powder?
Dried or dry baobab powder has 79.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 44.5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in dried or dry baobab powder?
Dried or dry baobab powder contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.24 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry baobab powder contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (192% DV), Vitamin B6 (142% DV), Niacin (B3) (125% DV), iron (47% DV) and potassium (47% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry baobab powder?
100 g contains 10 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167806. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 65/100 (how it is calculated).
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