Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 51% whole wheat Pasta VS Teff

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	51% whole wheat Pasta	Teff	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.8% 718kcal	25% 728kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.5% 5.3g	4.87% 4.72g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.18% 0.7g	2.8% 0.89g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.7% 0.12g	16.7% 0.27g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10% 1.7g	11% 1.86g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	112% 145g	112% 145g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.1% 5.16g	5.04% 3.65g	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	0.55% 0.4g	1.3% 0.93g	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	% 0.4g	% 1.45g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 1.2g	% 1.23g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	52.7% 20g	41.8% 16g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	48% 27g	47% 26.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	51% whole wheat Pasta	Teff	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	61.4% 0.74mg	64.5% 0.77mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	29.5% 0.38mg	41.2% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	99% 15.8mg	41.7% 6.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	31.8% 1.6mg	37.4% 1.87mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	42.7% 0.56mg	73.6% 0.96mg	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	29.3% 117μg	NA	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	2.25% 0.34mg	1.06% 0.16mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.5% 1.8μg	3.14% 3.77μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	51% whole wheat Pasta	Teff	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.36% 53.6mg	35.7% 357mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	94% 0.85mg	179% 1.6mg	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	82.6% 6.6mg	189% 15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	49% 206mg	87% 365mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	193% 4.45mg	797% 18.3mg	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	81.4% 570mg	122% 851mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21.4% 726mg	25% 847mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	250% 138μg	16% 8.73μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.46% 22mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	43.3% 4.76mg	65.5% 7.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.47% 17.6g	0.47% 17.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: 51% whole wheat Pasta VS Teff per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of 51% whole wheat Pasta versus 7 oz of Teff to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of 51% whole wheat Pasta vs Teff:

• 7 ounces of 51% whole wheat Pasta have 2.4 times more Vitamin B3 than Teff.
• While 7 oz of Raw Teff contain 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 than Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina .
• Both 51% whole wheat Pasta and Teff provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per seven ounces.
• Both Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina as well as Raw Teff have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for 51% whole wheat Pasta vs Teff:

• 7 ounces of 51% whole wheat Pasta have 15.8 times more Selenium than Teff.
• While 7 oz of Raw Teff contain 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 Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina .
• Both 51% whole wheat Pasta and Teff contain similar levels of Potassium per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of 51% whole wheat Pasta have 1.4 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Teff.
• While 7 oz of Raw Teff contain 2.2 times more Omega 3 than Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina .
• Both 51% whole wheat Pasta and Teff offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Protein per seven ounces.