Teff (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup Β· 193 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g15% of calories
- Carbs141g80% of calories
- Fat4.6g6% of calories
- β Low saturated fat
- β Low sodium
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Teff (raw) (1 cup, 193 g) has 708 calories, with 26 g of protein, 141 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), dietary fiber (55% DV) and thiamine (63% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein51%
- Dietary fiber55%
- Thiamine63%
- Riboflavin (B2)40%
- Niacin41%
- Vitamin B672%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Potassium18%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (193 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4 ΞΌg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 63% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 40% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 72% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 36% |
| Choline | 25 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 347 mg | 35% |
| Iron | 15 mg | 184% |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 355 mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 828 mg | 118% |
| Zinc | 7 mg | 64% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 174% |
| Manganese | 18 mg | 775% |
| Selenium | 8 ΞΌg | 15% |
Full breakdown Β· 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | β |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | β |
| Alpha carotene | 0 ΞΌg | β |
| Arginine | 1 g | β |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | β |
| Beta carotene | 10 ΞΌg | β |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | β |
| Fructose | 1 g | β |
| Galactose | 0 g | β |
| Glucose | 1 g | β |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | β |
| Glycine | 1 g | β |
| Histidine | 1 g | β |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | β |
| Lactose | 0 g | β |
| Leucine | 2 g | β |
| Lycopene | 0 ΞΌg | β |
| Lysine | 1 g | β |
| Maltose | 0 g | β |
| Methionine | 1 g | β |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | β |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | β |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | β |
| Proline | 1 g | β |
| Serine | 1 g | β |
| Starch | 71 g | β |
| Sucrose | 1 g | β |
| Threonine | 1 g | β |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | β |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | β |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | β |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | β |
| Valine | 1 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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- 70 cal
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Burning 708 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 134minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 85minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 100minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Teff (raw)?
One serving of Teff (raw) (1 cup) has 708 calories, which works out to 367 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Teff (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Teff (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 126 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Teff (raw)?
23 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Teff (raw)?
3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
