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Teff

Teff, per 100 g: 101 kcal, 3.9 g protein, 19.9 g carbohydrate, 2.8 g fibre, 0.7 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Teff, cooked”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of manganese, copper, phosphorus, thiamine (b1). The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

Source of protein15% of the energy in this food is proteinLow fat0.7 g fat per 100 gVery low sodium8 mg sodium per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy101 kcal
Protein3.87 g
Fat0.65 g
Carbohydrate19.9 g
Fibre2.8 g
Water74.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Minerals
Calcium49 mg6.13%
Iron2.05 mg14.6%
Magnesium50 mg13.3%
Phosphorus120 mg17.1%
Potassium107 mg5.35%
Sodium8 mg
Zinc1.11 mg11.1%
Copper0.226 mg22.6%
Manganese2.86 mg143%
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg
Thiamine (B1)0.183 mg16.6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.033 mg2.36%
Niacin (B3)0.909 mg5.68%
Vitamin B60.097 mg6.93%
Folate18 µg9%
Vitamin B120 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Manganese143% NRV per 100 g
  • Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
Source of Copper22.6% NRV per 100 g
  • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Source of Phosphorus17.1% NRV per 100 g
  • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
  • Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Source of Thiamine (B1)16.6% NRV per 100 g
  • Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart
Source of protein15.3% of energy from protein
  • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
  • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Teff, cooked (FDC ID 168918). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.