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Fireweed vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Teff different?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Teff is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 167% more than Teff.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Teff, cooked types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
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2
Teff
Teff
Contains more Calcium +775.5%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +775.5%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
1
Teff
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Teff
Teff
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Equal in Carbs - 19.86
Equal in Water - 74.93
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Equal in Carbs - 19.86
Equal in Water - 74.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Teff
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Teff Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 17.06g Teff
Protein 4.71g 3.87g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.65g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 19.86g Teff
Calories 103kcal 101kcal Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.8g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 49mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.05mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 50mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 494mg 107mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 2.66mg 1.11mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.226mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 2.86mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 2IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.909mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.097mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 18µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Fireweed
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.