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Teff vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Teff and Pasta?

  • Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 115% more.
  • Teff has 3 times more Magnesium than Pasta. While Teff has 50mg of Magnesium, Pasta has only 18mg.

We used Teff, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Teff
8
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +1176.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +345.8%
Contains more Zinc +98.2%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +1176.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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
1
:
8
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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Pasta
Contains more Other +122.6%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Water - 68.56
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Other +122.6%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Pasta
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.87g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.65g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 19.86g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 101kcal 131kcal Pasta
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 49mg 6mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 1.14mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 18mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 63mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 24mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.11mg 0.56mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.093mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.224mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.034mg Teff
Folate 18µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.149mg 0.134mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.311mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.109mg 0.097mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg 0.079mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.2mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.088mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.15g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.