Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Teff VS White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Teff	14%	6%	80%
White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Teff	White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	127% 3670kcal	128% 3700kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	24.5% 24g	18% 17.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	14% 4.5g	6.88% 2.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	84.4% 1.35g	12.5% 0.2g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	55% 9.36g	47.5% 8.1g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	563% 731g	611% 795g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	25.4% 18.4g	22.2% 16g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	6.5% 4.7g	2.34% 1.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 7.3g	% 5.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 6.2g	% 6.8g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	211% 80g	103% 39g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	238% 133g	127% 71g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Teff	White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	325% 3.9mg	459% 5.5mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	208% 2.7mg	294% 3.82mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	210% 33.6mg	311% 49.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	188% 9.4mg	48% 2.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	371% 4.82mg	140% 1.82mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	NA	523% 2090μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.33% 0.8mg	8% 1.2mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16% 19μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Teff	White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	180% 1800mg	3% 30mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	900% 8.1mg	84.4% 0.76mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	954% 76.3mg	545% 43.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	438% 1840mg	76% 320mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4017% 92mg	75.7% 1.74mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	613% 4290mg	141% 990mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	126% 4270mg	41.8% 1420mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	80% 44μg	191% 105μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	8% 120mg	4.67% 70mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	330% 36.3mg	60% 6.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.4% 88.2g	3.02% 112g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Teff VS White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Teff versus 1 kg of White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Teff vs White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 3.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.6 times more Vitamin B6 than White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• While 1 kg of White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal contains 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Teff.
• Both Raw Teff as well as White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Teff vs White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 60 times more Calcium, 10.7 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Iron, 5.8 times more Magnesium, 53.1 times more Manganese, 4.3 times more Phosphorus, 3 times more Potassium and 5.5 times more Zinc than White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• While 1 kg of White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal contains 2.4 times more Selenium than Raw Teff.
• 1 kilogram of White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Teff has 1.4 times more Fat, 6.8 times more Omega 3, 2.1 times more Fiber and 1.9 times more Protein than White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both Teff and White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Sugars per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of White Enriched Degermed Cornmeal provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3