Teff vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and tagliatelle?
- Teff is richer in manganese, yet tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 101% higher.
- Teff has 3 times more calcium than tagliatelle. Teff has 49mg of calcium, while tagliatelle has 15mg.
- Tagliatelle has a lower glycemic index than teff.
We used Teff, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased 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 CalciumCalcium | +226.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +63.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1230.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +877.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.547mg | 101% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.705mg | 44% |
Folate | 18µg | 176µg | 40% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.439mg | 31% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 3.35mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 3.35mg | 15% |
Protein | 3.87g | 11.31g | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 54.73g | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.535mg | 11% | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
Calories | 101kcal | 288kcal | 9% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 163mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.942g | 6% | |
Fats | 0.65g | 2.3g | 3% |
Calcium | 49mg | 15mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
Potassium | 107mg | 179mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.271g | 1% | |
Sodium | 8mg | 26mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.328g | 1% | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 46mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 54.73g | N/A |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
Contains more WaterWater | +141.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +253.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.6% |
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