Description
Digitaria exilis
Fonio is an annual, herbaceous plant. It is the most important of a diverse group of wild and domesticated Digitaria species known as fonio that are harvested in the savannas of West Africa. It has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable use of lands. The colour ranges from white, yellow and purple.
Origin: Burkina Faso
Nutritional information
(value per 100 grams)
Calories 380 kcal
Carbohydrates 78,1 g
Lipids 3.1 g
Proteins 8,6 g
Calcium 180 mg
Magnesium 105,5 mg
Phosphorus 0.25%
Potassium 0.17%
Saturated fatty acids 0,6 g
Sugar 0,87 g
Dietary fiber 5,85 g
Vitamin B1 0,33 g
Vitamin B6 1,6 g
Riboflavin 0,07 g
Sulphur 0.16%
Copper 0,51 mg
Iron 4 mg
Manganese 21.6 ppm
Sodium 72.3 ppm
Zinc 33.4 ppm
