Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Teff VS 51% whole wheat Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Teff	14%	6%	80%
51% whole wheat Pasta	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Teff	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	57.4% 1665kcal	56.6% 1642kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	11% 10.8g	12.5% 12g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	6.36% 2.04g	4.98% 1.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	38.3% 0.61g	17.6% 0.28g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	25% 4.25g	23% 3.92g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	255% 332g	255% 332g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	11.5% 8.35g	16.3% 11.8g	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	1.25% 0.91g	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	% 0.91g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.8g	% 2.72g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	95% 36.3g	121% 46g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	108% 60.3g	109% 61.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Teff	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	147% 1.77mg	140% 1.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	94% 1.22mg	67.3% 0.88mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	95% 15.3mg	225% 36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	85.5% 4.27mg	72.6% 3.63mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	168% 2.2mg	98% 1.27mg	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	67% 268μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	2.4% 0.36mg	5.14% 0.77mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	7.2% 8.6μg	3.4% 4.1μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Teff	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	81.6% 816mg	12.2% 122mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	408% 3.67mg	215% 1.93mg	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	189% 15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	199% 835mg	112% 472mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1822% 42mg	442% 10mg	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	186% 1302mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	57% 1937mg	49% 1660mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	36.3% 20μg	572% 315μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.63% 54.4mg	3.33% 50mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	150% 16.5mg	99% 11mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 40g	1.1% 40g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Teff VS 51% whole wheat Pasta per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Teff versus 1 lb of 51% whole wheat Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Teff vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 1 pound of Teff has 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 1 lb of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 2.4 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and 51% whole wheat Pasta provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per one pound.
• Both Raw Teff as well as Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Teff vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 1 pound of Teff has 6.7 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus and 1.5 times more Zinc than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 1 lb of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 15.8 times more Selenium than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and 51% whole wheat Pasta contain similar levels of Potassium per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Teff has 2.2 times more Omega 3 than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 1 lb of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 1.4 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Raw Teff.
• Both Teff and 51% whole wheat Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.