Foods native to Cuba
Cuba appears on Micela as the origin of 4 foods.
Foods native to Cuba
| Food | Origin | kcal / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 🍹 Tropical drink | The Caribbean: the piña colada is from Puerto Rico; the daiquiri, from Cuba | 174 |
| 🍚 Rice and black beans | Central America and the Caribbean: gallo pinto, moros y cristianos, casamiento | 151 |
| 🥣 Black bean soup | Cuba and Mexico | 103 |
| 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | Plantains came from Asia; fried, they are a Caribbean classic | 236 |
What Cuba's foods bring
Among the 4 foods on this page with a full profile, per 100 g. The lightest is black bean soup, at 103 kcal.
| Stands out for | Food | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Most calories | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 kcal |
| Most protein | 🥣 Black bean soup | 5.1 g |
| Most fiber | 🥣 Black bean soup | 4.9 g |
| Most vitamin C | 🍹 Tropical drink | 4.9 mg |
| Most potassium | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 507 mg |
| Most iron | 🥣 Black bean soup | 1.8 mg |
Origins and producing countries are approximate, under review against historical sources and FAOSTAT.
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