Teff (uncooked) nutrition facts
Eragrostis tef (Zuccagni) Trotter
100 grams of teff, uncooked contain 367 calories, 13 g of protein, 73 g of carbohydrates and 2.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (402% DV), copper (90% DV), magnesium (44% DV) and iron (42% DV). Most of its calories (80%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese402%
- Copper90%
- Magnesium44%
- Iron42%
- Phosphorus34%
- Thiamin (B1)33%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.39 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.36 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.94 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 13.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7.63 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 184 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 429 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.63 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.81 mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 9.24 mg | 402% |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg | 8% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.59 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8.82 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Teff (uncooked) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 367 | 284 | +29% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 8.81 g | +51% |
| Total carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 58.5 g | +25% |
| Total fat | 2.38 g | 2.25 g | +6% |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 5.77 g | +39% |
| Total sugars | 1.84 g | 0.94 g | +96% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 94.9 mg | -87% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169747. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.