Teff
Teff is an energizing grain packed with complex carbohydrates, offering lasting energy. It provides a valuable source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, supporting healthy digestion. Loaded with essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and potassium, it contributes to daily nutritional needs. The notable vitamin C content enhances iron absorption, making it a smart choice for balanced nutrition.
Macro Impact
A Serving (40 g) of Teff contains 147 calories, 5.3 g of protein, 29.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.95 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 147 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace26 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace37 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort19 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort14 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace19 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)13 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (40 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates29.2 / 313 g(9%)
- Dietary Fiber3.2 / 38 g(8%)
- Soluble Fiber0.8 g
- Insoluble Fiber2.4 g
- Total Sugars0.74 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.95 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.18 / 25 g(1%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.24 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.43 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.05 g
- Omega-60.37 g
- Omega-90.23 g
- Oleic Acid0.23 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.04 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.37 g
- Myristic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0.13 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein5.3 / 56 g(10%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.15 g
- Serine0.25 g
- Valine0.27 g
- Alanine0.3 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0.27 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.21 g
- Histidine0.12 g
- Threonine0.2 g
- Isoleucine0.2 g
- Methionine0.17 g
- Tryptophan0.06 g
- Glutamic Acid1.3 g
- Aspartic Acid0.33 g
- Phenylalanine0.28 g
- Glycine0.19 g
- Leucine0.43 g
- Tyrosine0.18 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C35.2 / 90 mg(39%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.03 / 15 mg(0%)
- Vitamin K0.76 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.19 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.16 / 1.2 mg(13%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.11 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Niacin (B3)1.3 / 16 mg(8%)
- Folate12 / 400 ug(3%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.38 / 5 mg(8%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline5.2 / 550 mg(1%)
Minerals
- Calcium72 / 1,000 mg(7%)
- Iron3.1 / 8 mg(38%)
- Magnesium73.6 / 420 mg(18%)
- Phosphorus171.6 / 700 mg(25%)
- Potassium170.8 / 3,400 mg(5%)
- Sodium4.8 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc1.5 / 11 mg(13%)
- Copper0.32 / 0.9 mg(36%)
- Manganese3.7 / 2.3 mg(161%)
- Selenium1.8 / 55 ug(3%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water3.5 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
Sources
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