Fonio
Grains · Dried · 13 of 34 nutrients per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.6 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Iron | 2.66 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Magnesium | 39.1 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Phosphorus | 93.2 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Potassium | 43.8 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Sodium | 2.97 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Zinc | 1.85 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Manganese | 0.418 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.086 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.716 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 mg | USDA Foundation |
| Biotin (B7) | 4.81 µg | USDA Foundation |
About this record
Fonio is listed here under Grains, with the preparation “Dried”, from the source record “Fonio, grain, dry, raw”. 13 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent), Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Riboflavin (B2), Pantothenic acid (B5), Folate (total), Choline, Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine…; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.
Where it ranks
This is a dried or concentrated food, so it is ranked separately from fresh foods on each nutrient page (use the “Dried” switch there).
Sources and limitations
- Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods: “Fonio, grain, dry, raw” (release 2026-10-29 (JSON)).
- Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
- Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
- Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.