Fonio has a higher nutritional value than most other cereals. Fonio contains a number of B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, zinc and magnesium. It contains moderate amounts of fibre and protein. In addition, it can help regulate blood sugar levels and is naturally gluten-free. Due to its low glycemic index and high fiber content, Fonio can also be a very useful food when trying to lose weight. Fonio is a versatile cereal that is often cooked as couscous or porridge.
Nutritional values in 100 g of product | |
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Energy [kcal/kJ] | 325/1 359.8 |
Fats [g] | 0.5 |
of which unsaturated [g] | 0.2 |
Carbohydrates [g] | 76.8 |
of which sugars [g] | 0.6 |
Protein [g] | 7.3 |
Fiber [g] | 7.2 |
Salt [g] | 0.01 |