Teff vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and pasta?
- Pasta has less manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 than teff.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 392% higher.
- Teff has 30 times more calcium than pasta. Teff has 180mg of calcium, while pasta has 6mg.
We used Teff, uncooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +922.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1679.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +569.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +771% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +581% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4025% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +239% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +414.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +664.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +677.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +375% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.224mg | 392% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 1.14mg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.093mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 63mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 18mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.034mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.56mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 24.93g | 16% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 5.15g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.992mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.183mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 131kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
31%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.299g)