Cereals and cereal products
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
Per 100g of edible portion
1,030kJ
Energy
13.3g
Protein
2.4g
Fat, total
8.0g
Total dietary fibre
1.8g
Total sugars
12.0mg
Sodium
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.
All nutrients
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,030 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 966 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| 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
9 nutrients| 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
11 nutrients| 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
21 nutrients| 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
10 nutrients| 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
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 139 mg |
Other
3 nutrients| 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.