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African-origin, gluten-free, nutritious ancient grain
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
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.
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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 661 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% |
| Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 661 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 73 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (diced) | 30 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 184 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 330 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 367 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 551 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 918 kcal |
Calculated from 367 calories per 100 g.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 661 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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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.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
No known major allergens
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
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.