How many calories are in palm nut soup?
1 bowl with meat and fish (about 400 g) of palm nut soup has about 450 calories. A rich, red soup made from palm fruit pulp, often cooked with goat, fish, crab and snails. Usually served with fufu or omo tuo.
Also called abenkwan, abe nkwan, palm soup, banga soup.
- Protein
- 22 g · 20%
- Carbs
- 12 g · 11%
- Fat
- 35 g · 70%
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 1,000 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Low
What it does well
- Palm fruit is rich in vitamin A carotenoids
- Meat, fish and snails add protein
- Deep, satisfying flavour
Worth watching
- High in fat from the palm fruit
- Smoked fish and stock cubes add salt
- Calories add up with a large swallow
How to make it lighter
- Skim the oil that collects on top
- Add more water and vegetables like garden eggs or kontomire
- Choose lean meat, fish or snails
- Have a smaller 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 palm nut soup
Questions people ask
How many calories are in palm nut soup?
A 400 g bowl with meat and fish has about 450 calories, mostly from fat. Recipes and portions vary a lot.
Is palm nut soup good for weight loss?
It is calorie-dense, so smaller bowls with lean protein and skimmed oil help. Pair it with a modest swallow portion.
Is palm nut soup good for people with high cholesterol?
Palm fruit is high in fat, so portion and oil-skimming matter. A doctor or dietitian can advise how it fits into your eating plan.
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