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Teff

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Teff is an ancient grain native to Ethiopia that holds the distinction of being the world's smallest grain. This gluten-free grain is remarkably rich in iron and provides a complete protein profile, making it increasingly popular in health-conscious diets. Available in colors ranging from ivory to deep brown, teff has a mild, nutty flavor and is traditionally used to make injera, a fermented flatbread, though it also works well in porridge, baked goods, and other grain-based dishes.

Macro Impact

A 1/4 cup serving contains 147 calories, 5g protein, 29g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/4 cup (40 g)
Amount per serving
Calories147
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.0g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate29g
11%
Dietary Fiber3g
11%
Total Sugars0.7g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium72mg
6%
Iron3mg
17%
Potassium171mg
4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
29 / 275 g
11%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
11%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
7%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
4%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
13%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
14%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
6%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
14%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
14%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
17%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
18%
Valine
0 / 2 g
13%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
14%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
9%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
9%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
15%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
12 / 400 mcg
3%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
35 / 83 mg
43%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
72 / 1k mg
7%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
36%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
23%
Magnesium
74 / 370 mg
20%
Manganese
4 / 2 mg
180%
Phosphorous
172 / 700 mg
25%
Potassium
171 / 3k mg
6%
Selenium
2 / 55 mcg
3%
Sodium
5 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
15%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
4 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
5 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Teff, uncooked. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169747.
  2. 2.Grains, teff, uncooked. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 6193.

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