Teff nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Teff, uncooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Teff
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 367 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 65 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (193 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. | 6.3 (acidic) |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 91% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 89% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 89% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
Teff calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 367 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 708 | 193 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
27IU of 5,000IU
0.54%
Vitamin E:
0.24mg of 15mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.2mg of 1mg
98%
Vitamin B2:
0.81mg of 1mg
62%
Vitamin B3:
10mg of 16mg
63%
Vitamin B5:
2.8mg of 5mg
57%
Vitamin B6:
1.4mg of 1mg
111%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
39mg of 550mg
7.1%
Vitamin K:
5.7µg of 120µg
4.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 27%
13.3 g of 50 g
13.3 g (27% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.4 g of 65 g
2.4 g (4% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
73.1 g of 300 g
73.1 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.8 g of 2,000 g
8.8 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.4 g
2.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
417mg of 280mg
149%
Threonine:
1530mg of 1,050mg
146%
Isoleucine:
1503mg of 1,400mg
107%
Leucine:
3204mg of 2,730mg
117%
Lysine:
1128mg of 2,100mg
54%
Methionine:
1284mg of 1,050mg
122%
Phenylalanine:
2094mg of 1,750mg
120%
Valine:
2058mg of 1,820mg
113%
Histidine:
903mg of 700mg
129%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
37 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
0.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Teff
Sugar:
1.8 g
Fiber:
8 g
Other:
63 g
All nutrients for Teff per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% | 20% |
7.8 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 13g | 32% | 37% |
4.7 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 2.4g | 4% | 65% |
14 times less than Cheese
|
| Carbs | 73g | 24% | 9% |
2.6 times more than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 65g | N/A | 11% |
1.2 times more than Chocolate
|
| Magnesium | 184mg | 44% | 11% |
1.3 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% | 13% |
1.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 427mg | 13% | 16% |
2.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 7.6mg | 95% | 8% |
2.9 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | 60% |
4.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | 13% |
3.3 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.81mg | 90% | 18% |
5.7 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.6mg | 33% | 26% |
1.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 37g | 15% | 89% |
2.4 times more than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 61% | 11% |
2.4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% | 84% |
40.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 88% |
18.3 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 9.2mg | 402% | 25% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | 69% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 33% | 22% |
1.5 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 21% | 31% |
2.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.4mg | 21% | 48% |
2.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 19% | 37% |
1.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 37% | 25% |
4.1 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | 66% |
53.5 times less than Broccoli
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.45g | 2% | 70% |
13.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | 82% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.59g | N/A | 70% |
16.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 44% |
44 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | 73% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.5mg | 0% | 74% |
1.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 72% |
2.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | 79% |
1.2 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.43mg | 0% | 68% |
4.5 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.69mg | 0% | 72% |
3 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.3mg | 0% | 74% |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | 88% |
12.6 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.14g | N/A | 84% |
67.7 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
3.7%
Total Fat
2.4g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.45g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.52%
Sodium 12mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
32%
Dietary Fiber
8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
13g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
180mg
18%
Iron
7.6mg
95%
Potassium
427mg
13%
*
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
Source
Low in Sugars
References
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