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Teff vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Cellophane noodles

  • Cellophane noodles contain less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Teff.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 397% higher.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked 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 +620%
Contains more Iron +251.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240.6%
Contains more Potassium +4170%
Contains more Zinc +785.4%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +9140%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 82% 3% 14% 1% 2% 12% 27% 14% 44%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +251.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1240.6%
Contains more Potassium +4170%
Contains more Zinc +785.4%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +9140%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%

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 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +842%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +864%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
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 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +842%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +864%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +8212.5%
Contains more Fats +3866.7%
Contains more Other +777.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Water +52.2%
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 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 +8212.5%
Contains more Fats +3866.7%
Contains more Other +777.8%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Water +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
40% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.018 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Cellophane noodles Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 85.59g Cellophane noodles
Protein 13.3g 0.16g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.06g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 86.09g Cellophane noodles
Calories 367kcal 351kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0g Cellophane noodles
Fiber 8g 0.5g Teff
Calcium 180mg 25mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 2.17mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 3mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 32mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 10mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 10mg Cellophane noodles
Zinc 3.63mg 0.41mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.081mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.1mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 7.9µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.13mg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.15mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.2mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.1mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.05mg Teff
Folate 2µg Cellophane noodles
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.002mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.005mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.007mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.013mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.011mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.002mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.01mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.008mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.005mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.017g Cellophane noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.008g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.018g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

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

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
33%
Teff
5%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.432g)
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/169747/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.