Nutrients in Teff
Table: detailed nutritional chart for teff.
| Nutrient | Unit of nutrient | Nutrient content per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Water | g | 8.82 |
| Energy | kcal | 367 |
| Protein | g | 13.3 |
| Total lipid (fat) | g | 2.38 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g | 73.13 |
| Fiber, total dietary | g | 8 |
| Sugars, total | g | 1.84 |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg | 180 |
| Iron, Fe | mg | 7.63 |
| Magnesium, Mg | mg | 184 |
| Phosphorus, P | mg | 429 |
| Potassium, K | mg | 427 |
| Sodium, Na | mg | 12 |
| Zinc, Zn | mg | 3.63 |
| Vitamins | ||
| Thiamin | mg | 0.39 |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.27 |
| Niacin | mg | 3.363 |
| Vitamin B-6 | mg | 0.482 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | µg | 0 |
| Vitamin A, IU | IU | 9 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | mg | 0.08 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | µg | 1.9 |
| Fatty acids (Lipids) | ||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | g | 0.449 |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | g | 0.589 |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | g | 1.071 |
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