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Teff vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Spinach pasta different?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, while Spinach pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 90% more than Spinach pasta.

Teff, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased types were used 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
Teff
4
:
5
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.2%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +26%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Spinach pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +266.2%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +26%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%

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
Teff
0
:
9
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.7%
Contains more Folate +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Teff
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%
Spinach pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.7%
Contains more Folate +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta
Contains more Water +148.9%
Contains more Protein +191%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +180.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Spinach pasta
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +148.9%
Contains more Protein +191%
Contains more Fats +223.1%
Contains more Carbs +180.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Spinach pasta Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Protein 3.87g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 0.65g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Carbs 19.86g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Calories 101kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 49mg 43mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 3.3mg Spinach pasta
Magnesium 50mg 63mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 120mg 148mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 107mg 272mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 8mg 27mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.226mg 0.197mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.781mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 241IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 25µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Folate 18µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.149mg 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.311mg 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.109mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.125mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.2mg 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.088mg 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.483g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g Spinach pasta

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Spinach 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
51%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.