Fonio African Supergrain
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Yolele
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Fonio African Supergrain contains 20 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 456 kcal per 100 g across 771 products.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 82.2 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 3.8 mg | 21% |
| Potassium L | 46 mg | 1% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 92%
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
- Protein6.7 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal33.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.2 g | 82.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Fonio
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Fonio African Supergrain?
100 g of Fonio African Supergrain has 20 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 9 kcal.
How much protein is in Fonio African Supergrain?
Fonio African Supergrain contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Fonio African Supergrain?
Fonio African Supergrain has 82.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Fonio African Supergrain?
Fonio African Supergrain contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Fonio African Supergrain contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Fonio African Supergrain?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 18, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2666557. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 3, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0748252310699. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 18, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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