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A loose mound of small, dry, tan-to-golden grains with rounded, slightly uneven kernels.
★Natural
⚡High Potassium
🌿High Fiber

Tadele Calories

African-origin, gluten-free, nutritious ancient grain

In season: Summer · Autumn

CALORIES · 100 G

367kcal

GI

50medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

427mg

FIBER · 100 G

7.9g

Quick answer

1 cup (medium) of Tadele (180 g) has 661 calories. That works out to 367 calories per 100 g. It contains 131.6 g of carbs, 23.9 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 14.2 g of fiber. Its 4 mg of Manganese covers 172% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Tadele Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g

661

KCAL / 180G

Carbs

131.6g

· 48% DV

Protein

23.9g

· 48% DV

Fat

4.3g

· 6% DV

Fiber

14.2g

· 51% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 14% · Fat 6%

Tadele nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories661 kcal
Total fat4.3 g6%
Saturated fat0.9 g5%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium22 mg1%
Total carbohydrate131.6 g48%
Fiber14.2 g51%
Protein23.9 g48%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Tadele?

ServingAmountCalories
1 cup (medium)180 g661 kcal
2 tablespoon (chopped)20 g73 kcal
3 tablespoon (diced)30 g110 kcal
1 piece (small)50 g184 kcal
½ cup (small)90 g330 kcal
100 g100 g367 kcal
1 serving (medium)150 g551 kcal
1 cup (large)250 g918 kcal

Calculated from 367 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tadele

What is Tadele, and where is it from?

Tadele is a tiny-grained African cereal grain, best known in Ethiopian cooking as the base for injera. It can be cooked whole as a side or porridge, or milled into flour for breads and batters.

How do you cook Tadele?

Cook Tadele in water over low heat until tender and the liquid is absorbed. Rinse the grains first in a fine-mesh strainer, then stir occasionally so the tiny grains cook evenly and do not stick.

Can you make injera with Tadele?

Yes, Tadele flour can be used to make injera. Mix it with water and leave the batter to ferment until tangy, then cook it as a thin pancake on a hot surface; fermentation gives injera its characteristic flavor.

What does Tadele taste like?

Tadele has a mild, earthy, slightly nutty flavor. Once cooked, its tiny grains become tender with a softly grainy texture, making it work well in porridge, grain bowls, and dishes with spiced sauces.

Can Tadele replace rice or quinoa?

Yes, cooked Tadele can stand in for rice or quinoa as a side or bowl base. Its grains are much smaller and tend to form a thicker, porridge-like texture, so it is not a one-to-one substitute in every recipe.

Do you need to soak Tadele before cooking it?

No, soaking Tadele is not necessary before cooking. Rinse the grains and cook them directly; soaking is an optional step if you prefer a softer result or want to shorten the time spent cooking.

How do you use Tadele flour in baking?

Tadele flour works in injera, pancakes, and porridge, and can be added to other baked goods. Used alone in conventional bread or cake recipes, it may produce a denser, more fragile crumb, so follow a recipe designed for it.

How should you rinse Tadele without losing the grains?

Rinse Tadele in a fine-mesh strainer so the tiny grains do not wash away. Swirl them gently under cool running water, then let them drain well before adding them to the cooking pot.

How do you store Tadele?

Store uncooked Tadele in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard. Refrigerate cooked Tadele in a covered container and use it within a few days; add a splash of water when reheating if it has dried out.

Can Tadele be eaten as breakfast porridge?

Yes, Tadele makes a filling breakfast porridge. Simmer the grains until soft, then serve them with milk or a plant-based drink and fruit, or make a savory version with vegetables and an egg.

Tadele Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.7mg · 58% DV

B6

0.86mg · 51% DV

B3

6.12mg · 38% DV

B5

1.62mg · 32% DV

Minerals

Manganese

3.96mg · 172% DV

Phosphorus

772mg · 110% DV

Copper

0.9mg · 100% DV

Magnesium

331mg · 79% DV

Potassium ⭐

769mg · 23% DV

Sodium

22mg · 1% DV

Tadele Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

50
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

36
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Tadele

To burn the 661 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):

🚶

164min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

67min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

90min

Cycling

🏊

77min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Tadele?

Tadele is a tiny-seeded grain associated with the Horn of Africa, especially Ethiopia. Its flour is traditionally fermented to make injera, a tangy, spongy flatbread used to scoop up stews and vegetables. The grain has a mild, earthy, slightly nutty flavour; cooked whole, it works well as porridge or in soups. Outside its home region, you can serve it as a warm breakfast bowl or use the flour in breads and pancakes, often blended with other flours. Naturally gluten-free, it provides 7.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables or legumes for a hearty meal, or cook it as porridge with fruit for a simple breakfast.

How Nutritious Is Tadele?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

53/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Tadele Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Tadele Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Tadele Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Tadele Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.9g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.54g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.98g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 30.6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (30.6:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.