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Pap, a fermented cereal pudding enjoyed across Africa, is a source of essential minerals. As a cornerstone food in many cultures, the specific minerals are in pap depend largely on the grain used for its preparation, offering varying nutritional benefits.

According to nutrition data, a 100-gram serving of fermented white maize pap contains approximately 49 calories, while yellow maize pap has around 41 calories. These figures highlight that the calorie count in Nigerian pap can vary significantly depending on the base grain used and how it is prepared.