Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Teff (Whole Grain)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Teff (Whole Grain)
Couscous consists of small steamed granules of rolled durum wheat semolina. Per 100g dry, it provides 376 kcal, 77.4g carbohydrates (5.0g fiber), 12.8g protein, and 0.64g fat with a medium glycemic index of 65.
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is an ultra-fine Ethiopian cereal grain. Per 100g raw, it delivers 367 kcal, 73.1g carbohydrates (8.0g fiber), 13.3g protein, 2.38g fat, and an extraordinary 180mg of calcium with a low glycemic index of 57.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
376 kcal | 367 kcal |
|
Carbohydrates
|
77.4 g | 73.1 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
5.0 g | 8.0 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
72.4 g | 65.1 g |
|
Protein
|
12.8 g | 13.3 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.64 g | 2.38 g |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 57 (Low-Medium) |
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Water Content
|
8.6 g | 8.8 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) | 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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