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Nutritional Profile of Uncooked Teff - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 72 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Uncooked Teff.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.
These are
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for 15 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Fructose (Carbohydrates)
- alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 25 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Leucine (Amino Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Uncooked Teff
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Uncooked Teff
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Uncooked Teff
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Uncooked Teff
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Uncooked Teff
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Uncooked Teff
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Uncooked Teff
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 73.1 g | 20.7 g | 51 | 248 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8 g | 2.3 g | 27 | 168 |
| Fructose | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 1 | 356 |
| Glucose | 730 mg | 207 mg | 4 | 331 |
| Maltose | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 22 | 212 |
| Starch | 36.6 g | 10.4 g | 21 | 129 |
| Sucrose | 620 mg | 175.8 mg | 9 | 387 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.8 g | 521.6 mg | 78 | 1492 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 589 mg | 167 mg | 157 | 2295 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 109 | 1491 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 449 mg | 127.3 mg | 149 | 2372 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.4 g | 674.7 mg | 146 | 1510 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 5 | 211 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 6 | 179 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 328 mg | 93 mg | 154 | 1952 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 118 | 1595 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 574 mg | 162.7 mg | 160 | 2265 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 85 | 979 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 42 | 463 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 2 | 356 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 936 mg | 265.4 mg | 118 | 1469 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 70 | 821 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 747 mg | 211.8 mg | 13 | 340 |
| Arginine | 517 mg | 146.6 mg | 37 | 508 |
| Aspartic Acid | 820 mg | 232.5 mg | 14 | 379 |
| Betaine | 2.3 mg | 652 µg | 18 | 305 |
| Cystine | 236 mg | 66.9 mg | 32 | 260 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.4 g | 949.7 mg | 27 | 307 |
| Glycine | 477 mg | 135.2 mg | 26 | 558 |
| Histidine | 301 mg | 85.3 mg | 22 | 712 |
| Isoleucine | 501 mg | 142 mg | 20 | 548 |
| Leucine | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 11 | 238 |
| Lysine | 376 mg | 106.6 mg | 22 | 627 |
| Methionine | 428 mg | 121.3 mg | 3 | 539 |
| Phenylalanine | 698 mg | 197.9 mg | 13 | 397 |
| Proline | 664 mg | 188.2 mg | 51 | 491 |
| Serine | 622 mg | 176.3 mg | 24 | 485 |
| Threonine | 510 mg | 144.6 mg | 6 | 536 |
| Tryptophan | 139 mg | 39.4 mg | 34 | 326 |
| Tyrosine | 458 mg | 129.8 mg | 6 | 602 |
| Valine | 686 mg | 194.5 mg | 11 | 417 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 3.8 g | 26 | 520 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 3.4 mg | 952.5 µg | 68 | 1019 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 942 µg | 267.1 µg | 23 | 280 |
| Riboflavin | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 50 | 541 |
| Thiamin | 390 µg | 110.6 µg | 56 | 495 |
| Vitamin B6 | 482 µg | 136.6 µg | 11 | 500 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 107 | 636 |
| alpha-Tocotrienol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 18 | 89 |
| beta-Carotene | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 81 | 1161 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 16 | 82 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 8 | 221 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 2 | 166 |
| gamma-Tocotrienol | 230 µg | 65.2 µg | 7 | 73 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 81 | 968 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.9 µg | 0.5 µg | 73 | 906 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 9 IU | 2.6 IU | 25 | 1029 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 180 mg | 51 mg | 15 | 365 |
| Copper, Cu | 810 µg | 229.6 µg | 3 | 226 |
| Iron, Fe | 7.6 mg | 2.2 mg | 5 | 264 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 184 mg | 52.2 mg | 11 | 140 |
| Manganese, Mn | 9.2 mg | 2.6 mg | 4 | 28 |
| Phosphorus, P | 429 mg | 121.6 mg | 18 | 244 |
| Potassium, K | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 19 | 471 |
| Selenium, Se | 4.4 µg | 1.2 µg | 135 | 649 |
| Sodium, Na | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 161 | 1139 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 mg | 1 mg | 12 | 550 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 13.1 mg | 3.7 mg | 104 | 1025 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 8.8 g | 2.5 g | 252 | 2224 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.4 g | 671.9 mg | 18 | 423 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 367 kcal | 104 kcal | 23 | 321 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,540 kj | 436.6 kj | 13 | 152 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Uncooked Teff
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 193.0 g | 6.8 oz |
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