Teff has a medium glycemic index of 57 (typical range 52 to 62). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 10, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 101 calories, 3.9 g protein, 19.9 g carbohydrate (2.8 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.7 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 19.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 107 mg |
Other grains with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Hulled Barley | 25 | 6 |
Teff has a glycemic index of 57, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 10, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of teff has a glycemic load of 10 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Teff has 101 calories per 100 g, and about 101 calories in a 100 g serving.
Teff is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Teff, cooked” (FDC 168918). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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