African Food Calorie Database
The most comprehensive calorie reference for Nigerian, Ghanaian, and West African foods. Over 411 dishes with full nutritional breakdowns.
Breakfast
Akamu, ogi, moi moi, fried plantain, bread
Condiments & Seasonings
Maggi, crayfish, palm oil, groundnut oil
Drinks & Beverages
Zobo, kunu, palm wine, Chapman, malt
Fruits
Plantain, mango, pineapple, African star apple
Proteins
Suya, grilled fish, chicken, beef, stockfish
Snacks & Street Foods
Puff puff, akara, chin chin, boli, roasted corn
Soups & Stews
Egusi, okra, efo riro, banga, groundnut soup
Swallows & Staples
Fufu, eba, amala, pounded yam, jollof rice and more
Vegetables
Ugu, waterleaf, bitter leaf, garden egg
About This Database
CalorieNaija is the most accurate calorie reference for African foods in the UK diaspora. Our database covers Nigerian, Ghanaian, Kenyan, Ethiopian, and South African dishes — from everyday swallows like fufu and eba to street foods like suya and puff puff.
Every entry includes calories per 100g, typical portion size, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium content, and glycaemic index (GI) values where available. Sodium warnings are highlighted for high-risk foods like Maggi seasoning cubes and stockfish.
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