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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

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)
TOP 8% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 91% of foods
TOP 11% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 89% of foods
TOP 11% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 89% of foods
TOP 11% 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

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 286% 131% 184% 38% 1.6% 99% 270% 1205% 24%
Calcium: 540mg of 1,000mg 54%
Iron: 23mg of 8mg 286%
Magnesium: 552mg of 420mg 131%
Phosphorus: 1287mg of 700mg 184%
Potassium: 1281mg of 3,400mg 38%
Sodium: 36mg of 2,300mg 1.6%
Zinc: 11mg of 11mg 99%
Copper: 2.4mg of 1mg 270%
Manganese: 28mg of 2mg 1205%
Selenium: 13µg of 55µg 24%

Mineral chart - relative view

7.6 mg
TOP 8%
429 mg
TOP 11%
184 mg
TOP 11%
180 mg
TOP 13%
427 mg
TOP 16%
0.81 mg
TOP 18%
9.2 mg
TOP 25%
3.6 mg
TOP 26%
4.4 µg
TOP 69%
12 mg
TOP 84%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.54% 1.6% 0% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 0% 7.1% 4.8%
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

0.39 mg
TOP 22%
0.48 mg
TOP 25%
0.27 mg
TOP 31%
0.94 mg
TOP 37%
3.4 mg
TOP 48%
9 IU
TOP 65%
1.9 µg
TOP 66%
13 mg
TOP 82%
0.08 mg
TOP 88%

Macronutrients chart

14% 3% 72% 9% 3%
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 Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 149% 146% 107% 117% 54% 122% 120% 113% 129%
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

21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

95% 2%
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

3% 11% 87%
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 OrangeOrange
Protein 13g 32% 37% 4.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 2.4g 4% 65% 14 times less than CheeseCheese
Net carbs 65g N/A 11% 1.2 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 73g 24% 9% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Magnesium 184mg 44% 11% 1.3 times more than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 180mg 18% 13% 1.4 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 427mg 13% 16% 2.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 7.6mg 95% 8% 2.9 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 1.8g N/A 60% 4.9 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 8g 32% 13% 3.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.81mg 90% 18% 5.7 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.6mg 33% 26% 1.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 37g 15% 89% 2.4 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 429mg 61% 11% 2.4 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 12mg 1% 84% 40.8 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1% 88% 18.3 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 4.4µg 8% 69%
Manganese 9.2mg 402% 25%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 33% 22% 1.5 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 21% 31% 2.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.4mg 21% 48% 2.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 19% 37% 1.2 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 37% 25% 4.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2% 66% 53.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Saturated Fat 0.45g 2% 70% 13.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 13mg 2% 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.59g N/A 70% 16.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g N/A 44% 44 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0% 73% 2.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.51mg 0% 73% 1.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.5mg 0% 74% 1.8 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.1mg 0% 72% 2.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.38mg 0% 79% 1.2 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.43mg 0% 68% 4.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0% 69% Equal to EggEgg
Valine 0.69mg 0% 72% 3 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.3mg 0% 74% 2.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.47g 1% 88% 12.6 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - ALA 0.14g N/A 84% 67.7 times less than Canola oilCanola 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 ______________
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

ⓘ  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
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans 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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/nutrients

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