How many calories are in fonio grain, raw?

100 g: 377 calories; protein: 7.2 g, carbohydrates: 81.3 g, fat: 1.7 g.

How much protein is in fonio grain, raw?

7.2 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 8%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.

How many net carbs are in fonio grain, raw?

79.1 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

Fonio grain, raw

USDA name: Fonio, grain, dry, raw

377 calories in 100 g. Per 100 g, protein: 7.2 g, carbohydrates: 81.3 g, fat: 1.7 g.

Among the other records in Cereal Grains and Pasta, per 100 g: more carbohydrates than 97%, and more calories than 91%.

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Serving

= 100 g

Where the calories come from

Fonio grain, raw, 100 g

377 calories

Protein7.2 g8% of calories
Carbs81.3 g88% of calories
incl. 2.2 g fiber
Fat1.7 g4% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving
Calories377

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.7 g2%

Cholesterol —

Sodium 3 mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 81.3 g30%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8%

Protein 7.2 g

Calcium 11.7 mg1%

Iron 2.7 mg15%

Potassium 43.8 mg1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

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vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Biotin (B7)16% 4.8 µg
Thiamin (B1)7% 0.086 mg
Niacin (B3)4% 0.72 mg
Vitamin B61% 0.025 mg

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Copper40% 0.36 mg
Manganese18% 0.42 mg
Zinc17% 1.8 mg
Iron15% 2.7 mg
Magnesium9% 39.1 mg
Phosphorus7% 93.2 mg
Potassium1% 43.8 mg
Calcium1% 11.7 mg

Little or none: Sodium.

How it compares

Against other records in Cereal Grains and Pasta, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

Carbohydrates
Higher than 97%
Same value as 0 of 221 other records.
leastmost
Calories
Higher than 91%
Same value as 0 of 221 other records.
leastmost
Potassium
Lower than 84%
Same value as 0 of 223 other records.
leastmost
Fiber
Lower than 76%
Same value as 0 of 192 other records.
leastmost
Protein
Lower than 64%
Same value as 0 of 221 other records.
leastmost
Calcium
Lower than 64%
Same value as 0 of 223 other records.
leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in fonio grain, raw?: 100 g: 377 calories; protein: 7.2 g, carbohydrates: 81.3 g, fat: 1.7 g.
How much protein is in fonio grain, raw?: 7.2 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 8%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in fonio grain, raw?: 79.1 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

All 23 reported nutrients, per 100 g+

Water	9.4 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	369 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	377 kcal
Nitrogen	1.1 g
Protein	7.2 g
Total lipid (fat)	1.7 g
Ash	0.46 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	81.3 g
Fiber, total dietary	2.2 g
Starch	78.2 g
Calcium, Ca	11.7 mg
Iron, Fe	2.7 mg
Magnesium, Mg	39.1 mg
Phosphorus, P	93.2 mg
Potassium, K	43.8 mg
Sodium, Na	3 mg
Zinc, Zn	1.8 mg
Copper, Cu	0.36 mg
Manganese, Mn	0.42 mg
Thiamin	0.086 mg
Niacin	0.72 mg
Vitamin B-6	0.025 mg
Biotin	4.8 µg

Source: USDA Foundation Foods: analyzed samples with full documentation. FDC ID 2710829, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.