Teff nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Teff, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Teff

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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57 (medium) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 101 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 17.06 grams |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 2.2 (acidic) |
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 78% of foods
Manganese ⓘHigher in Manganese content than 73% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 72% of foods
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 71% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 66% of foods
Teff calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 101 | |
Calories in 1 cup | 255 | 252 g |
Teff Glycemic index (GI)
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
49 mg of 1,000 mg
5%
Iron:
2.05 mg of 8 mg
26%
Magnesium:
50 mg of 420 mg
12%
Phosphorus:
120 mg of 700 mg
17%
Potassium:
107 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
8 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
1.11 mg of 11 mg
10%
Copper:
0.226 mg of 1 mg
25%
Manganese:
2.86 mg of 2 mg
124%
Selenium:
0 µg of 55 µg
0%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
50 mg
TOP 22%
Manganese
2.86 mg
TOP 27%
Copper
0.226 mg
TOP 29%
Calcium
49 mg
TOP 34%
Iron
2.05 mg
TOP 36%
Zinc
1.11 mg
TOP 51%
Phosphorus
120 mg
TOP 59%
Potassium
107 mg
TOP 81%
Sodium
8 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.183 mg of 1 mg
15%
Vitamin B2:
0.033 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
0.909 mg of 16 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.097 mg of 1 mg
7%
Folate:
18 µg of 400 µg
5%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.183 mg
TOP 36%
Folate
18 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B6
0.097 mg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B3
0.909 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin A
2 IU
TOP 73%
Vitamin B2
0.033 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.87 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.65 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.86 g of 300 g
7%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
74.93 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.69 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
41 mg of 280 mg
15%
Threonine:
149 mg of 1,050 mg
14%
Isoleucine:
146 mg of 1,400 mg
10%
Leucine:
311 mg of 2,730 mg
11%
Lysine:
109 mg of 2,100 mg
5%
Methionine:
125 mg of 1,050 mg
12%
Phenylalanine:
203 mg of 1,750 mg
12%
Valine:
200 mg of 1,820 mg
11%
Histidine:
88 mg of 700 mg
13%
Fiber content ratio for Teff
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Other:
17.06 g
All nutrients for Teff per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 101kcal | 5% | 73% |
2.1 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 3.87g | 9% | 66% |
1.4 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 0.65g | 1% | 78% |
51.2 times less than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Net carbs | 17.06g | N/A | 35% |
3.2 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 19.86g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 2.05mg | 26% | 36% |
1.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 49mg | 5% | 34% |
2.6 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 107mg | 3% | 81% |
1.4 times less than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 50mg | 12% | 22% |
2.8 times less than Almond![]() |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | 28% |
1.2 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.23mg | 25% | 29% |
1.6 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | 51% |
5.7 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 17% | 59% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 8mg | 0% | 87% |
61.3 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% | 73% |
8353 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 124% | 27% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 3% | 86% |
3.9 times less than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.91mg | 6% | 70% |
10.5 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 7% | 66% |
1.2 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 18µg | 5% | 50% |
3.4 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
7.4 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | 86% |
4.8 times less than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | 88% |
6.3 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 0.31mg | 0% | 86% |
7.8 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | 90% |
4.1 times less than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 81% |
1.3 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.2mg | 0% | 86% |
3.3 times less than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | 87% |
10.1 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.09mg | 0% | 87% |
8.5 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 101
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
49mg
5%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
107mg
3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Teff nutrition infographic

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References
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