🫓 Protein in Injera
Injera has 4 g of protein per 100 g, along with 130 kcal, 27 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. That means 12% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
4 g
Calories
130
Carbs
27 g
Fats
0.7 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 39 | 1.2 g | 8.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 50 g | 65 | 2 g | 13.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 130 | 4 g | 27 g | 0.7 g |
| 150 g | 195 | 6 g | 40.5 g | 1 g |
| 200 g | 260 | 8 g | 54 g | 1.4 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Kale — 4.3 g per 100 g
- Quinoa (cooked) — 4.4 g per 100 g
- British Porridge (with milk) — 4.5 g per 100 g
- Egg Noodles (cooked) — 4.5 g per 100 g
- Frosted Flakes Cereal — 4.5 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in injera?
- Injera contains 4 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 130 kcal, 27 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of injera?
- A 200 g portion of injera gives about 8 g protein and 260 calories.
- Is injera a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 12% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of injera?
- 30 g of injera has roughly 39 calories, 1.2 g protein, 8.1 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.