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

Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats) vs. Teff (Whole Grain)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 8 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
Teff (Whole Grain)

Steel-cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into two or three pinhead-sized pieces without steaming or rolling. Per 100g raw, they deliver 379 kcal, 67.7g carbohydrates (10.1g fiber), 15.8g protein, and 6.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 52.

View full Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats) spec sheet →

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
379 kcal 367 kcal
Carbohydrates
67.7 g 73.1 g
Dietary Fiber
10.1 g 8.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
57.6 g 65.1 g
Protein
15.8 g 13.3 g
Total Fat
6.52 g 2.38 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
52 (Low) 57 (Low-Medium)
Water Content
8.8 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)