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Farofa Calories
Toasted cassava flour side dish from Brazil
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Farofa Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
365
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
79.2g
· 86%
Protein
1.8g
· 2%
Fat
4.8g
· 12%
Fiber
6.4g
Farofa Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Folate
18µg · 5% DV
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
40mg · 10% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Farofa Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Farofa Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Farofa Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Farofa Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Farofa Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36.7:1).
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Farofa — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and carbs are in farofa?
Farofa provides 365 calories and 79.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. It also contains 1.8 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat, and 6.4 g of fiber.
Does farofa raise blood sugar, and is it diet-friendly?
Farofa has a glycemic index of 70, which indicates it may raise blood sugar relatively quickly. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, flexitarian, and omnivore diets, but it is a processed food.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.