Vegetables
Calories in dodo (amaranth leaves)
A usual portion of dodo (amaranth leaves) is 1 serving (about 100 g). That has about 83 calories, 3 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 5.3 g fat.
Also called: dodo, bbuga, terere, mchicha
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 serving (about 100 g)
Calories
83
Protein
3 g
Carbs
2.9 g
Fat
5.3 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (about 100 g) | 83 | 3 g | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 5.5 g |
| 100 g | 83 | 3 g | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 5.5 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 serving (about 100 g), is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 15030 'Terere (Stir fried amaranth leaves)'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Dodo (amaranth leaves), cooked with oil. See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in dodo (amaranth leaves)?
- A usual portion, 1 serving (about 100 g), has about 83 calories. That works out to 83 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in dodo (amaranth leaves)?
- A usual portion, 1 serving (about 100 g), has about 3 g of protein, or 3 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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