Calories in Teff, cuits
Generic food Cooked Grains et pâtes alimentaires
Teff, cuits contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tasse (252 g) provides about 255 kcal.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15 % from protein and 6 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in céréales et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 252 foods.
100 g provides 124 % of the Daily Value for manganèse, 25 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 15 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0,65 g | 0,8 % |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium M | 8 mg | 0,3 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19,9 g | 7 % |
| Dietary fiber M | 2,8 g | 10 % |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3,9 g | 8 % |
| Vitamine A I | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamine (B1) M | 0,18 mg | 15 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) M | 0,033 mg | 3 % |
| Niacine (B3) M | 0,91 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamine B6 M | 0,097 mg | 6 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium M | 49 mg | 4 % |
| Fer M | 2,1 mg | 11 % |
| Magnésium M | 50 mg | 12 % |
| Phosphore M | 120 mg | 10 % |
| Potassium M | 107 mg | 2 % |
| Zinc M | 1,1 mg | 10 % |
| Cuivre M | 0,23 mg | 25 % |
| Manganèse M | 2,9 mg | 124 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15 %
- Carbohydrates 79 %
- Fat 6 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3,9 gin the lowest quarter of céréales et pâtes alimentaires (median 9 g)
- Fiber2,8 gbelow the median for céréales et pâtes alimentaires (median 3,9 g)
- Fat0,65 gin the lowest quarter of céréales et pâtes alimentaires (median 1,7 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the top quarter of céréales et pâtes alimentaires (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophane M | 0,041 g |
|---|---|
| Thréonine M | 0,15 g |
| Isoléucine M | 0,15 g |
| Leucine M | 0,31 g |
| Lysine M | 0,11 g |
| Méthionine M | 0,13 g |
| Cystine M | 0,069 g |
| Phénylalanine M | 0,2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,13 g |
| Valine M | 0,2 g |
| Arginine M | 0,15 g |
| Histidine M | 0,088 g |
| Alanine M | 0,22 g |
| Acide aspartique M | 0,24 g |
| Acide glutamique M | 0,98 g |
| Glycine M | 0,14 g |
| Proline M | 0,19 g |
| Sérine M | 0,18 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Rétinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Eau M | 74,9 g |
|---|---|
| Cendres M | 0,69 g |
| Énergie C | 422 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI I | 2 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture M | 18 µg |
Other forms of Teff
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teff, non cuites Raw | 367 | 13,3 g | 73,1 g | 2,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, cuits Cooked | 120 | 4,4 g | 21,3 g | 1,9 g |
| Gruaux de sarrasin, grillés, cuits Cooked | 92 | 3,4 g | 19,9 g | 0,62 g |
| Céréales d'amaranth, cuits Cooked | 102 | 3,8 g | 18,7 g | 1,6 g |
| Riz, sauvage, 100%, cuits, pas de gras ajouté Cooked | 100 | 4 g | 21,2 g | 0,34 g |
| Riz sauvage, cuits Cooked | 101 | 4 g | 21,3 g | 0,34 g |
| Riz brun, à grains longs, cuits Cooked | 123 | 2,7 g | 25,6 g | 0,97 g |
| Couscous, en clair, cuits Cooked | 111 | 3,8 g | 23,1 g | 0,16 g |
| Couscous, cuits Cooked | 112 | 3,8 g | 23,2 g | 0,16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked teff?
100 g of cooked teff has 101 kcal. 1 tasse (252 g): about 255 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked teff?
Cooked teff contains 3,9 g of protein per 100 g (8 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9,8 g in 1 tasse (252 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other céréales et pâtes alimentaires, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked teff?
Cooked teff has 19,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked teff?
Cooked teff contains 0,65 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked teff contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganèse (124 % DV), cuivre (25 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (15 % DV), magnésium (12 % DV) and fer (11 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked teff?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0,3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does teff have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, teff, cuits has 101 kcal, while teff, non cuites has 367 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168918. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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