# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) vs. Teff (Whole Grain)

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

Comparing:
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Teff (Whole Grain)

Rolled oats are steamed and flattened whole oat groats (Avena sativa). Per 100g raw, they provide 389 kcal, 66.3g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber, including 4g beta-glucan soluble fiber), 16.9g protein, and 6.9g fat with a low glycemic index of 55.

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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
Energy / Calories
389 kcal 367 kcal
Carbohydrates
66.3 g 73.1 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 8.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
55.7 g 65.1 g
Protein
16.9 g 13.3 g
Total Fat
6.90 g 2.38 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
55 (Low-Medium) 57 (Low-Medium)
Water Content
8.2 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free (Requires certified processing) Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
2.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)