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Macadamia vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Teff

  • Teff contains less Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus than Macadamia.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Macadamia is 84% higher.
  • Teff has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Macadamia. Macadamia has 0.162mg of Vitamin B2, while Teff has 0.033mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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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Teff
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +234.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +243.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +234.5%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%

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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Teff
Contains more Vitamin B1 +553%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 B1 +553%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Protein +104.4%
Contains more Fats +11556.9%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +5409.6%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
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 +104.4%
Contains more Fats +11556.9%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Water +5409.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Teff Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 17.06g Teff
Protein 7.91g 3.87g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.65g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 19.86g Teff
Calories 718kcal 101kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Teff
Fiber 8.6g 2.8g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 49mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 2.05mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 50mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 120mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 107mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 8mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 1.11mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.226mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 2.86mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.183mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.033mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.909mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.097mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 18µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.041mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.149mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.146mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.311mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.023mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.203mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.2mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.088mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.