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Calories in millet bread (kalo)
A usual portion of millet bread (kalo) is 1 plate (about 300 g). That has about 360 calories, 8.7 g protein, 63 g carbs and 2.1 g fat.
Also called: kalo, oburo, atapa (millet), ugali wa wimbi
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 plate (about 300 g)
Calories
360
Protein
8.7 g
Carbs
63 g
Fat
2.1 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 plate (about 300 g) | 360 | 8.7 g | 63 g | 2.1 g | 26.7 g |
| 1 fist-size lump (about 150 g) | 180 | 4.4 g | 31.5 g | 1 g | 13.4 g |
| 100 g | 120 | 2.9 g | 21 g | 0.7 g | 8.9 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), is about 18% 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 15100 'Finger Millet Ugali'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Millet bread / kalo (finger millet stiff porridge). See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in millet bread (kalo)?
- A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 360 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in millet bread (kalo)?
- A usual portion, 1 plate (about 300 g), has about 8.7 g of protein, or 2.9 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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