How many calories are in posho (ugali)?

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 340 g), has about 503 calories. That works out to 148 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in posho (ugali)?

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 340 g), has about 11.6 g of protein, or 3.4 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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Calories in posho (ugali)

A usual portion of posho (ugali) is 1 plate (about 340 g). That has about 503 calories, 11.6 g protein, 92.8 g carbs and 6.5 g fat.

Also called: posho, kawunga, ugali, sima

Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania

In 1 plate (about 340 g)

Calories

503

Protein

11.6 g

Carbs

92.8 g

Fat

6.5 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 340 g)	503	11.6 g	92.8 g	6.5 g	13.6 g
1 fist-size lump (about 150 g)	222	5.1 g	41 g	2.8 g	6 g
100 g	148	3.4 g	27.3 g	1.9 g	4 g

How it fits into your day

A usual portion, 1 plate (about 340 g), is about 25% 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 15009 'Refined Maize Flour Ugali'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf

On Nutrio’s food list as: Posho / ugali (stiff maize porridge, refined white maize flour). See how the whole list is sourced.

Common questions

How many calories are in posho (ugali)?: A usual portion, 1 plate (about 340 g), has about 503 calories. That works out to 148 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in posho (ugali)?: A usual portion, 1 plate (about 340 g), has about 11.6 g of protein, or 3.4 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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