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Teff vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Teff and Cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles have less Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 120% more than Cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles contain 17 times less Magnesium than Teff. Teff contains 50mg of Magnesium, while Cellophane noodles contain 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +96%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +970%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +179%
Contains more Manganese +2760%
Equal in Iron - 2.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +96%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +275%
Contains more Potassium +970%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +179%
Contains more Manganese +2760%
Equal in Iron - 2.17

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Teff
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 38% 0% 4% 6% 12% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2318.8%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Water +458.3%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Contains more Carbs +333.5%
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Protein +2318.8%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Water +458.3%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Contains more Carbs +333.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Cellophane noodles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 3.87g 0.16g Teff
Fats 0.65g 0.06g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 101kcal 351kcal Cellophane noodles
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Teff
Calcium 49mg 25mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 2.17mg Cellophane noodles
Magnesium 50mg 3mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 32mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 10mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 10mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.41mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.081mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.1mg Teff
Selenium 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.2mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.1mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.05mg Teff
Folate 18µg 2µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.002mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg 0.005mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.007mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg 0.013mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg 0.011mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg 0.002mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.01mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.008mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg 0.005mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.017g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Cellophane noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g Cellophane noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Cellophane noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Teff
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients
  2. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.