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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) vs. Teff (Whole Grain)

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

Comparing:
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Teff (Whole Grain)
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) →

Cornmeal is coarsely ground dried field corn (Zea mays). Per 100g raw, it provides 362 kcal, 76.9g carbohydrates (7.3g fiber), 8.12g protein, and 3.59g fat with a medium glycemic index of 68.

View full Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) 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
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Teff (Whole Grain)
Energy / Calories
362 kcal 367 kcal
Carbohydrates
76.9 g 73.1 g
Dietary Fiber
7.3 g 8.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
69.6 g 65.1 g
Protein
8.12 g 13.3 g
Total Fat
3.59 g 2.38 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
68 (Medium) 57 (Low-Medium)
Water Content
10.9 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
4.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Polenta) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)

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