1 serving (450 grams) contains 600 calories, 30.0 grams of protein, 20.0 grams of fat, and 80.0 grams of carbohydrates.
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Nutrition Information
Calories |
315.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36.8 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 421.1 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| protein | 15.8 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26.3 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 210.5 mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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About Ghanaian rice balls and goat meat soup
Ghanaian Rice Balls and Goat Meat Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish deeply rooted in Ghanaian cuisine. The rice balls, known as "Omo Tuo," are made by cooking white rice until tender and molding it into smooth, soft balls. They are served alongside a rich, spicy goat meat soup, which typically contains goat meat, tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, local spices like grains of paradise, and sometimes leafy greens. This dish is a celebration of robust flavors and traditional culinary techniques. From a nutritional perspective, the soup offers protein from the goat meat and beneficial antioxidants from the tomatoes and spices. However, the dish can be high in calories and sodium, depending on preparation methods, and white rice provides fewer nutrients compared to whole grains. Moderation and balanced accompaniments can enhance its nutritional profile while retaining its comforting and authentic Ghanaian essence.
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Daily value percentages based on FDA guidelines. Nutrient recommendations from NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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