Teff, uncooked
A very small grass seed which is white to a deep reddish brown in colour. Typically ground and used to make traditional flat bread such as injera. Uncooked.
Cereals and cereal productsSource: Borrowed
Energy with dietary fibre
1,030kJ
Protein
13.3g
Fat, total
2.4g
Total dietary fibre
8.0g
Total sugars
1.8g
Sodium
12.0mg
Per 100g of edible portion
Quick FAQ
- How many calories are in teff?
- Teff, uncooked contains approximately 246 calories (1,030 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
- How much protein is in teff?
- There are 13.3g of protein per 100g of teff, uncooked.
- How much sugar is in teff?
- Teff, uncooked contains 1.8g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
- How much fat is in teff?
- Teff, uncooked has 2.4g of total fat per 100g.
- Is teff high in fibre?
- Yes - Teff, uncooked is a high-fibre food with 8g of dietary fibre per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Energy
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,030 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 966 kJ |
Proximates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 8.8 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.99 g |
| Fat, total | 2.4 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 8.0 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 38.4 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 38.4 g |
Carbohydrates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0.50 g |
| Glucose | 0.70 g |
| Sucrose | 0.60 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 36.6 g |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iodine | 0 ug |
| Iron | 7.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 184 mg |
| Phosphorus | 429 mg |
| Potassium | 427 mg |
| Selenium | 4.4 ug |
| Sodium | 12.0 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 1.0 ug |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 5.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 5.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin | 3.4 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 2.4 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 5.7 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.48 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 23.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 23.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 23.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg |
Fatty Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0.36 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.48 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0.76 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.11 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.87 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 139 mg |
Other
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 2.4 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F009860. All values per 100g of edible portion.