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Somen noodles vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Teff

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 in Teff is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 113% more than Somen noodles.
  • Teff has 20 times less Sodium than Somen noodles. Somen noodles has 161mg of Sodium, while Teff has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, 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.
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +294.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +269%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +804%
Contains more Manganese +1039.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +294.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2400%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +269%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +404.5%
Contains more Copper +804%
Contains more Manganese +1039.4%

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.
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Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 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 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.87
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 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 Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Fats +261.1%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.87

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Teff Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 17.06g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 3.87g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 27.54g 19.86g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 101kcal Somen noodles
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 8mg 49mg Teff
Iron 0.52mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 2mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 27mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 29mg 107mg Teff
Sodium 161mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 0.22mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.025mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.251mg 2.86mg Teff
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.033mg
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 2µg 18µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.041mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.146mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.077mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.062mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.171mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.081mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.025g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g Somen noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen 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
2%
Somen noodles
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.