Teff, Cooked

Serving Size 1 cup

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Teff, Cooked with a serving size of 1 cup has a total of 254.52 calories with 1.64 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 252 grams of food and contains 14.76 calories from fat. This item is classified as cereal grains and pasta foods.

This food is a good source of magnesium, copper, manganese, thiamin, tryptophan and valine . Teff, Cooked is a low fat food because it contains less than 3 grams of fat per serving.

Magnesium 30% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 30% of the recommended daily needs of magnesium.

Copper 63% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 63% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Manganese 313% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 313% of the recommended daily needs of manganese.

Thiamin 38% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 38% of the recommended daily needs of thiamin.

Tryptophan 30% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 30% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Valine 32% of DV

A serving of 252 grams of teff, cooked has 32% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 254.52		Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.6g		3%
	Saturated Fat 0g	0%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 20.2mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 50.1g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 7.1g	28%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 10g

Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10%	Iron 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	5.04 IU	0%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B-12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B-6	0.24 mg	14%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	50.05 g	17%
Fiber	7.06 g	28%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	1.64 g	3%

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	9.75 g	19%
→ Alanine	0.55 g	-
→ Arginine	0.38 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	0.6 g	-
→ Cystine	0.17 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	2.46 g	-
→ Glycine	0.35 g	-
→ Histidine	0.22 g	24%
→ Isoleucine	0.37 g	30%
→ Leucine	0.78 g	28%
→ Lysine	0.27 g	11%
→ Methionine	0.32 g	26%
→ Phenylalanine	0.51 g	24%
→ Proline	0.49 g	-
→ Serine	0.46 g	-
→ Threonine	0.38 g	29%
→ Tryptophan	0.1 g	30%
→ Tyrosine	0.34 g	14%
→ Valine	0.5 g	32%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	123.48 mg	10%
Copper	0.57 mg	63%
Iron	5.17 mg	29%
Magnesium	126 mg	30%
Manganese	7.21 mg	313%
Phosphorus	302.4 mg	24%
Potassium	269.64 mg	6%
Sodium	20.16 mg	1%
Zinc	2.8 mg	25%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Ash	1.74 g	-
Water	188.82 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Teff, Cooked with 254.52calories? A brisk walk for 55 minutes, jogging for 26 minutes, or hiking for 42 minutes will help your burn off the calories in teff, cooked.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	53 minutes
Dancing	46 minutes
Golfing	46 minutes
Hiking	42 minutes
Light Gardening	46 minutes
Stretching	85 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	55 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	71 minutes
Aerobics	32 minutes
Basketball	35 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	26 minutes
Running - 5 mph	26 minutes
Swimming	30 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	33 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	35 minutes

Similar Food Items to Teff, Cooked

Name	Calories	Total Fat	Proteins	Carbohydrates
Spelt, Cooked	127	0.85g	5.5g	26.44g
Spelt, Uncooked	338	2.43g	14.57g	70.19g
Teff, Uncooked	367	2.38g	13.3g	73.13g

Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium