How many calories are in eba?
1 ball (about 300 g) of eba has about 365 calories. A firm swallow made by stirring gari into hot water. Quick to prepare and eaten with okro soup, light soup or stews.
Also called gari eba, garri eba, eba and soup.
- Protein
- 2 g · 2%
- Carbs
- 88 g · 95%
- Fat
- 1 g · 2%
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 10 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- High
What it does well
- Quick and affordable to make
- Very low in fat and salt on its own
- Gari provides some fibre
Worth watching
- Very low in protein
- Calorie-dense if you use a lot of gari
- Quickly digested starch
How to make it lighter
- Make a smaller ball and serve with a protein-rich soup
- Add vegetables like kontomire or okro to the soup
- Include fish, eggs, beans or meat in the meal
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 eba
Questions people ask
How many calories are in a ball of eba?
A 300 g ball of eba has roughly 365 calories. The more gari you stir in, the denser and more calorific it becomes.
Is eba good for weight loss?
Eba is low in fat but also low in protein. A smaller ball with a soup rich in fish or meat and vegetables makes it easier to fit into a weight-loss plan.
Is eba good for diabetics?
Eba is quickly digested starch, so keep portions small and pair with protein and vegetables. A dietitian or doctor can help you decide on suitable amounts.
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