Teff (cooked) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup Β· 252 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.8g15% of calories
- Carbs50g79% of calories
- Fat1.6g6% of calories
- β Low fat
- β Low saturated fat
- β Low sodium
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Teff (cooked) (1 cup, 252 g) has 255 calories, with 9.8 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (25% DV), thiamine (38% DV) and iron (65% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber25%
- Thiamine38%
- Iron65%
- Magnesium30%
- Phosphorus43%
- Zinc25%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Niacin14%
- Vitamin B619%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (252 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) | 45 ΞΌg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 123 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 126 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 302 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 7 mg | 313% |
Full breakdown Β· 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | β |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | β |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | β |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | β |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | β |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | β |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | β |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | β |
| Leucine | 1 g | β |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | β |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | β |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | β |
| Proline | 0.5 g | β |
| Retinol | 0 ΞΌg | β |
| Serine | 0.5 g | β |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | β |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | β |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | β |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | β |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | β |
| Valine | 1 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 255 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Teff (cooked)?
One serving of Teff (cooked) (1 cup) has 255 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Teff (cooked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Teff (cooked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Teff (cooked)?
20 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
