Nutrients in Maize meal porridge (ugali, pap)
In one serving: 1 cup cooked
Share of the daily amount
| Nutrient | Amount | women 19–50 | men 19–50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 9.7% | 7.5% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.1 mg | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4.4% | 10% |
Values marked NIH were checked against the food tables of the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; the others are approximate and unchecked. Real foods vary with variety, brand, soil and cooking.
Dishes that use it
- Maize porridge with milk and peanut butter
- Greens with beef and maize porridge
- Okra stew with white fish and maize porridge
- Sardines with maize porridge and greens
- Akara-style bean cakes with maize porridge
- Millet-style maize porridge with yogurt and dates
- Egusi-style greens stew with beef and maize porridge
- Bean and maize stew (githeri-style) with greens
- Sardines with tomato sauce and maize porridge
- Beef and vegetable soup with maize porridge
- Spinach and egg stew with maize porridge
- Arepa-style corn bread with cheese and avocado
General information for healthy people. It does not diagnose, treat or replace advice from a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian. Not reviewed by a clinician.
Page updated: 2026-10-08 · By Prof. E. Shalaan, Applied Sciences and AI (ASAI)