Teff, uncooked
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 33% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 3.4 MG | 21% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 28% | |
| Choline, total | 13.1 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.9 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 180 MG | 14% | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.6 MG | 42% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 184 MG | 44% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 429 MG | 34% | |
| Potassium, K | 427 MG | 9% | |
| Sodium, Na | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 MG | 33% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.8 MG | 90% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 9.2 MG | 402% | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.4 UG | 8% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 13.3g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.4g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (8g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (42% DV).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (44% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (34% DV).
About Teff, uncooked
Teff is a tiny ancient grain from Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the foundation of injera, the spongy fermented flatbread that underlies much of Ethiopian cuisine. Uncooked, it has a solid fiber content, good protein, and very low fat. Because the grain is so small, it is always eaten whole rather than milled to remove the bran, meaning the entire nutritional package is present. Flavor is earthy and mildly sweet, with a slight molasses quality in the darker varieties. It cooks quickly into a porridge, can be popped like popcorn, or fermented for injera. Also increasingly available as a flour for gluten-containing baking.
Dietary Information
Teff, uncooked is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Teff, uncooked include Manganese, Mn (402% DV) , Copper, Cu (90% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (44% DV) , Iron, Fe (42% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (34% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 367 calories per 100 grams, Teff, uncooked gets 14% of its calories from protein, 80% from carbohydrates, and 6% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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