Farofa has an estimated glycemic index of 55 (range 50 to 62), which is low, and a glycemic load of 33 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 450 calories, with 5 g protein, 65 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Portuguese & Brazilian cuisine · Gluten-Free · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Typical ingredients: Cassava flour, butter or oil, onions, garlic, salt, spices, and optional ingredients like bacon or eggs (not included in this version).
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Arroz De Marisco | 26 | 350 |
| Arroz Doce | 26 | 250 |
| Curau | 20 | 220 |
| Coxinha | 16 | 250 |
| Esfiha | 15 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 450 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical farofa recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 33, which is high (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 farofa D 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 farofa 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.
