Lentil vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Lentil and Teff
- Lentil has more Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Teff has more Manganese.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 103% more than Lentil.
- Lentil contains 10 times more Folate than Teff. While Lentil contains 181µg of Folate, Teff contains only 18µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Teff, cooked.
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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.
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Iron
+62.4%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+244.9%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+14.4%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Calcium
+157.9%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Manganese
+478.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.226
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Iron
+62.4%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+244.9%
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-75%
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Zinc
+14.4%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Calcium
+157.9%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Manganese
+478.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.226
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.
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Vitamin A
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+121.2%
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Vitamin B3
+16.6%
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Vitamin B6
+83.5%
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Folate
+905.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
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Vitamin A
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+121.2%
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Vitamin B3
+16.6%
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Vitamin B6
+83.5%
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Folate
+905.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+133.1%
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+20.3%
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Fats
+71.1%
Equal in Carbs - 19.86
Equal in Water - 74.93
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Protein
+133.1%
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+20.3%
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+71.1%
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 17.06g |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 3.87g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.65g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 19.86g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 101kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.8g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 2.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 50mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.226mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.909mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.097mg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.088mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.