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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Quinoa (White / Golden) vs. Teff (Whole Grain)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Quinoa (White / Golden)
Teff (Whole Grain)
Quinoa (White / Golden) →

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an Andean pseudograin containing all nine essential amino acids. Per 100g raw, it provides 368 kcal, 64.2g carbohydrates (7.0g fiber), 14.1g complete protein, and 6.07g fat with a low glycemic index of 53.

View full Quinoa (White / Golden) spec sheet →
Teff (Whole Grain) →

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.

View full Teff (Whole Grain) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Quinoa (White / Golden)
Teff (Whole Grain)
Energy / Calories
368 kcal 367 kcal
Carbohydrates
64.2 g 73.1 g
Dietary Fiber
7.0 g 8.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
57.2 g 65.1 g
Protein
14.1 g 13.3 g
Total Fat
6.07 g 2.38 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
53 (Low) 57 (Low-Medium)
Water Content
13.3 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)

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