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Moqueca at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
25
low
Glycemic load / serving
3
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Portuguese & Brazilian cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 g).

Moqueca nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories350 kcal
Protein25 g
Carbohydrate15 g
Fiber3 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat20 g
Saturated fat10 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: fish (typically white fish like cod or snapper), coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes chili peppers.

Similar Portuguese & Brazilian dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Bacalhau0105
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Common questions about moqueca

How many calories are in moqueca?

NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) of a typical moqueca recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is moqueca good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 3, 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.

What is the Nutri-Score of moqueca?

NutriOptio grades a typical moqueca B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own moqueca

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.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical moqueca 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.