How many calories are in chinchinga?
1 stick (about 100 g) of chinchinga has about 240 calories. Skewered meat, usually beef or goat, coated in spicy groundnut seasoning (yaji) and grilled over charcoal. A popular evening street snack.
Also called suya, kebab, khebab, beef kebab, chichinga.
- Protein
- 24 g · 40%
- Carbs
- 4 g · 7%
- Fat
- 14 g · 53%
- Fibre
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 450 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Low
What it does well
- High in protein
- Grilled rather than fried
- Low in carbohydrate
Worth watching
- Fatty cuts add calories
- Seasoning and stock powder add salt
- Several sticks add up quickly
How to make it lighter
- Choose leaner cuts or chicken
- Add onions, tomatoes and cabbage on the side
- Stick to one or two sticks
This is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Numbers are estimates that vary by recipe and portion. If you are managing a health condition, talk to your doctor or a dietitian before changing your diet.
Often eaten with chinchinga
Questions people ask
How many calories are in one stick of kebab (chinchinga)?
A 100 g stick has about 240 calories. Fatty meat and extra seasoning can raise this.
Is chinchinga good for weight loss?
It is high in protein (about 24 g per stick) and grilled, which makes it a good option. Keep an eye on how many sticks you have.
Is chinchinga good for diabetics?
It is low in carbohydrate and high in protein. Watch the salt and portion, and ask a dietitian or doctor about your plan.
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