USDA Standard Reference · Cereal Grains and Pasta
Teff, uncooked
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169747).
- 367
- Calories
- 13.3g
- Protein
- 73.1g
- Carbs
- 2.4g
- Fat
Teff, uncooked contains 367 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.3g of protein, 2.4g of fat, and 73.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 8.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Teff, uncooked is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 169747 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Cereal Grains and Pasta" food group. Each 193g serving delivers 367 calories, broken down into 13.3g protein, 2.4g fat, and 73.1g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 8.0g of dietary fiber (29% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 1.8g of total sugars and 12mg of sodium (1% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 14%, fat 6%, and carbohydrates 80% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Iron, Fe at 42% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Teff, uncooked qualifies as good fiber source, low fat, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Cereal Grains and Pasta" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 367 calories per 100g, Teff, uncooked gets 14% of its calories from protein , 6% from fat , and 80% from carbohydrates. This is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
With 8.0g of dietary fiber per 100g (29% DV), this is a good source of fiber that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (42% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
367 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Teff, uncooked compares to Cereal Grains and Pasta
Per 100 g, against the average across all cereal grains and pasta foods in USDA FoodData Central.
85% Higher in protein than 85% of cereal grains and pasta on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Cereal Grains and Pasta group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.1 G | 0% |
| Energy | 367.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 13.3 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.4 G | 0% |
| Ash | 2.4 G | — |
| Energy | 1536.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 G | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Glucose | 0.7 G | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 G | — |
| Starch | 36.6 G | — |
| Sucrose | 0.6 G | — |
| Water | 8.8 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.7 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.8 G | — |
| Betaine | 2.3 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 13.1 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 G | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3.3 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 G | — |
| Leucine | 1.1 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 G | — |
| Niacin | 3.4 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7 G | — |
| Proline | 0.7 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.6 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 G | — |
| Valine | 0.7 G | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.9 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 180.0 MG | 14% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.6 MG | 42% |
| Potassium, K | 427.0 MG | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 12.0 MG | 1% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 5.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.8 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 184.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 9.2 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 429.0 MG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 4.4 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 9 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.4 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.6 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 G | — |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.6 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.9 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.3 G | — |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 66.0 UG | — |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.1 G | — |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.1 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 5.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.2 MG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169747) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.