How many calories are in groundnut soup?
1 bowl with chicken (about 400 g) of groundnut soup has about 425 calories. A rich soup made from ground peanut paste, tomatoes and pepper, usually cooked with chicken, goat or fish. Classic with omo tuo, fufu or banku.
Also called nkatenkwan, peanut soup, nkate nkwan, groundnut soup with chicken.
- Protein
- 25 g · 23%
- Carbs
- 14 g · 13%
- Fat
- 30 g · 63%
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 950 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Low
What it does well
- Groundnuts provide protein and healthy fats
- Satisfying and keeps you full
- Contains some fibre from the groundnuts
Worth watching
- Calorie-dense because of the groundnut paste
- Stock cubes add sodium
- Easy to have large bowls with big swallow portions
How to make it lighter
- Use a little less groundnut paste and more tomatoes
- Skim the oil that rises to the top
- Choose skinless chicken or fish
- Pair with a smaller rice ball or ball of fufu
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 groundnut soup
Questions people ask
How many calories are in groundnut soup?
A 400 g bowl with chicken has about 425 calories. The amount of groundnut paste and oil varies widely between recipes.
Is groundnut soup healthy?
It offers protein and fats from groundnuts and meat, about 25 g of protein per bowl. Moderate portions and less oil keep it balanced.
Is groundnut soup good for diabetics?
The soup itself is low in carbohydrate, but the swallow it comes with matters most. Keep the swallow portion small and check with a dietitian or doctor about what suits you.
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