Teff

Q: How much oxalate is in teff?

A typical serving of teff (1/2 cup dry) has about 14 mg of dietary oxalate, or 30 mg per 100 g — moderate on a low-oxalate diet.

Moderate oxalate

Grains

Oxalate per serving · 1/2 cup dry: ~14 mg
Oxalate per 100 g: 30 mg

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A serving of teff (~14 mg) sits mid-scale.

A typical serving of teff (1/2 cup dry) carries about 14 mg of dietary oxalate, or 30 mg per 100 g — moderate on a low-oxalate diet (low <10, moderate 10–25, high 25–50, very high >50 mg per serving).

Lower-oxalate swaps

Same role on the plate, a fraction of the oxalate.

Popcorn~0 mg Arborio Rice~2 mg Cornflakes~3 mg White rice~3 mg Dent Corn~4 mg Black Barley~8 mg

Teff varieties

10 common varieties — oxalate is driven by soil, maturity and prep far more than variety, so all estimate alike.

Brown Teff Dukem Teff Enat Teff Gimbichu Teff Ivory Teff Kora Teff Magna Teff Mixed Teff Teff (DZ-01-354)Tsedey Teff

Seeded from published oxalate references. Values are estimates and vary by variety, soil, and preparation — a guide, not lab or medical values. Oxalate is tracked independently of carbs and the keto score.

Frequently asked

How much oxalate is in teff?›

A typical serving of teff (1/2 cup dry) has about 14 mg of dietary oxalate, or 30 mg per 100 g — moderate on a low-oxalate diet.

Is teff high in oxalate?›

Teff is moderate in oxalate — fine to eat on most low-oxalate plans.

What are lower-oxalate alternatives to teff?›

Lower-oxalate options include popcorn (~0 mg), arborio rice (~2 mg), cornflakes (~3 mg), white rice (~3 mg).

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Oxalate estimates, not medical advice. Seeded from published oxalate references. Values vary by variety, soil, and preparation.

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