How many calories are in tom brown?
1 bowl with milk and sugar (about 300 g) of tom brown has about 300 calories. A porridge made from roasted corn flour, sometimes with groundnuts or soya, often served with milk and sugar. A popular breakfast for children and adults.
Also called tombrown, roasted corn porridge, tom brown porridge.
- Protein
- 9 g · 12%
- Carbs
- 50 g · 67%
- Fat
- 7 g · 21%
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 80 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Medium
What it does well
- Roasted corn with groundnuts or soya adds protein
- Warming, filling breakfast
- Contains some fibre
Worth watching
- Sugar and condensed milk add calories
- Portions can be large
How to make it lighter
- Use less sugar or try unsweetened milk
- Choose a tom brown mix with soya or groundnuts
- Add a boiled egg on the side for more protein
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.
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Questions people ask
How many calories are in tom brown?
A 300 g bowl with milk and sugar has about 300 calories. Recipes and toppings vary.
Is tom brown good for weight loss?
Tom brown can be a balanced breakfast, especially with groundnuts or soya. Keep the sugar low.
Is tom brown good for diabetics?
It is digested more slowly than many porridges, but sugar raises blood sugar. Use little or no sugar and ask a dietitian or doctor about portions.
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