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Noodles vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Teff

  • Noodles has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 111% more than Noodles.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Teff, cooked.

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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.
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Teff
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +807.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +807.9%

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.
Noodles
11
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1
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Fats +218.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +38%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +17.3%
Contains more Fats +218.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Teff Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 17.06g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 3.87g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.65g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 19.86g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 101kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g Teff
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 12mg 49mg Teff
Iron 1.47mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 21mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 76mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 38mg 107mg Teff
Sodium 5mg 8mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.098mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.315mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 2IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.183mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.033mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.909mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 84µg 18µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.041mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.146mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.311mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.109mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.203mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.2mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.088mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.029g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.419g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Teff
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
21%
Noodles
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.