Suya Skewer
43
MIN WALK
210
kcal
2.2 MILES / 4,420 STEPS
Or run it off in 16 minutes.
TL;DR
One Suya Skewer: 210 kcal, about 43 min walking or 16 min running at 82kg reference rates.
Quantity
What is it?
Suya is a West African beef skewer, thinly sliced and coated in yaji, a spice rub of ground peanut, ginger, chilli and bouillon, then grilled over open flame. It originates with Hausa grill masters in northern Nigeria.
It is sold at night stalls across Lagos, where the air stays hot and humid around 30°C, and at diaspora spots in London. Vendors wrap it in paper with raw onion, tomato and extra spice.
It tastes smoky, nutty and fiery, with tender, slightly chewy meat and a dry spice crust.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to burn off Suya Skewer?
At 82kg, one 210 kcal serving takes about 43 minutes walking or 16 minutes running. Your pace and body weight can change that.
Can I split the walk into shorter sessions?
Yes. Several shorter walks at a similar pace add up to the same overall walking time. Watch estimates vary across sessions.
Does the 210 kcal estimate cover every Suya Skewer serving?
No. The 210 kcal figure is for the serving shown here. Recipes and portion sizes can differ; check the label or restaurant information for the one you ate.
How we tested
Reference by Y.W. Fung at 82kg with an Apple Watch Ultra. The reference route is a 5.3-mile loop at 3.1 mph walking and 6 mph running; food burn minutes are calculated from calories at those rates, not individually walked off for every food. The reference test date is 2026-05-20. Check the food's listed source and serving.
Full test protocol
Burn table
| Activity | Minutes · selected quantity |
|---|---|
| Walking | 43 min |
| Running 6mph | 16 min |
| Cycling Moderate | 21 min |
| Rucking 20kg | 23 min |
Visual swap
1 Suya Skewer = 0.66x Pineapple Bun = 0.44x Brown Sugar Boba Milk = 0.95x Egg Tart
Base serving calorie equivalents; the quantity selector above only scales your selected total.
Nutrition facts
| Portion | Calories | Protein / Carbs / Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 175 kcal | 15.4g / 0.8g / 11.8g |
| 1 serving | 210 kcal | 18.5g / 0.9g / 14.1g |
| 2 servings | 420 kcal | 37.0g / 1.8g / 28.2g |
1 serving = 120g. Estimated from typical serving - check local label. 100g = 210 kcal x 100 / 120g. Cross-check: USDA FoodData Central.
Real-World Test
No personal tasting notes have been published for Suya Skewer yet. The burn estimate above uses the 210 kcal serving and the 82kg reference rates; it is not an individual eating or satiety result.
