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1. Teff Facts
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3. Types of Teff
4. Teff Nutritional Value
5. Teff Health Benefits
Teff Facts
History and Origin
Types of Teff
Types of Teff
Teff Nutritional Value
Grains ” Teff ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Teff, uncooked
Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 193 g
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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367
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18.3%
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Protein
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g
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13.30
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26.6%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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2.38
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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73.13
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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8.0
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%
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Sugars, total
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g
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1.84
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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180
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%
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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7.63
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42.3%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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184
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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429
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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427
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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12
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%
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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3.63
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.810
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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9.240
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%
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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4.4
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%
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.390
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%
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.270
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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3.363
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%
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Pantothenic acid
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mg
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0.942
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.482
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%
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Choline, total
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mg
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13.1
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Betaine
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mg
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2.3
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Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.08
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%
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Beta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.02
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Gamma-Tocopherol
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mg
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5.04
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Delta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.07
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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1.9
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%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.449
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2.2%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.589
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.071
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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5
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Alpha-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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66
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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