Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Teff VS Enriched yellow Corn flour masa

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Teff	14%	6%	80%
Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	9%	9%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Teff	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	57.4% 1665kcal	56.8% 1647kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	11% 10.8g	17.3% 16.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	6.36% 2.04g	7.54% 2.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	38.3% 0.61g	14.7% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	25% 4.25g	44.6% 7.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	255% 332g	267% 347g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	11.5% 8.35g	NA	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	2.94% 2.13g	NA	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	% 3.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.8g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	95% 36.3g	76.4% 29g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	108% 60.3g	68.5% 38.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Teff	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	5.54% 50μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	147% 1.77mg	558% 6.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	94% 1.22mg	281% 3.65mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	95% 15.3mg	282% 45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	85.5% 4.27mg	17.4% 0.87mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	168% 2.2mg	166% 2.15mg	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	184% 735μg	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	2.4% 0.36mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	7.2% 8.6μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Teff	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	81.6% 816mg	62.6% 626mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	408% 3.67mg	105% 0.95mg	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	433% 34.6mg	482% 38.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	199% 835mg	100% 422mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1822% 42mg	74% 1.7mg	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	278% 1946mg	150% 1048mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	57% 1937mg	35% 1188mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	36.3% 20μg	86.6% 47.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.63% 54.4mg	1.5% 22.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	150% 16.5mg	74.2% 8.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 40g	1.2% 44.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Teff VS Enriched yellow Corn flour masa per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Teff versus 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Teff vs Enriched yellow Corn flour masa:

• 1 pound of Teff has 4.9 times more Vitamin B5 than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• While 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contains 3.8 times more Vitamin B1, 3 times more Vitamin B2 and 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• Both Raw Teff as well as Enriched yellow Corn flour masa have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Teff vs Enriched yellow Corn flour masa:

• 1 pound of Teff has 1.3 times more Calcium, 3.9 times more Copper, 2 times more Magnesium, 24.6 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 2 times more Zinc than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• While 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contains 2.4 times more Selenium than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contain similar levels of Iron per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Teff has 2.6 times more Omega 3, 1.3 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• While 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contains 1.6 times more Fat and 1.8 times more Omega 6 than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per one pound.