Mofongo has an estimated glycemic index of 58 (range 52 to 65), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 26 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) at 400 calories, with 6 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Spanish & Latin American cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: green plantains, garlic, olive oil, pork cracklings (chicharrón), salt, broth (chicken or vegetable)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Patatas Bravas | 21 | 250 |
| Choripan | 20 | 450 |
| Cachapa | 19 | 300 |
| Alfajores | 12 | 150 |
| Flan Espanol | 12 | 150 |
NutriOptio estimates 400 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) of a typical mofongo recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 26, 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 mofongo 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 mofongo 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.
