Egusi Soup has an estimated glycemic index of 25 (range 20 to 32), which is low, and a glycemic load of 2 per serving (low). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) at 350 calories, with 15 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat.
African cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Ground egusi seeds (melon seeds), water, palm oil, assorted meats (beef, goat, or chicken), fish (dried or smoked), onions, pepper (fresh or dried), seasonings (salt, bouillon cubes), leafy vegetables (like spinach or bitter leaf), and optional spices (like locust beans).
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Gomen | 1 | 150 |
| Tibs | 1 | 350 |
| Suya | 0 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) of a typical egusi soup recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 2, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical egusi soup B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical egusi soup in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
