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Prunes vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prunes and Teff

  • Prunes has more Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 111% higher.
  • Teff has 7 times less Potassium than Prunes. Prunes has 732mg of Potassium, while Teff has 107mg.

Food types used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
4
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6
Teff
Contains more Potassium +584.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +120.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Manganese +856.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Potassium +584.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +120.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.3%
Contains more Manganese +856.5%

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.
Prunes
9
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2
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +38950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
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 +38950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
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3
Teff
Contains more Carbs +221.7%
Contains more Other +282.6%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +71.1%
Contains more Water +142.3%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 Carbs +221.7%
Contains more Other +282.6%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Fats +71.1%
Contains more Water +142.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Teff Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 17.06g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.38g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 63.88g 19.86g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 101kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Teff
Fiber 7.1g 2.8g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 49mg Teff
Iron 0.93mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 41mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 69mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 732mg 107mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 8mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.281mg 0.226mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 781IU 2IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.033mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 0.909mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.097mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 18µg Teff
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.049mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.066mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.05mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.016mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.056mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.027mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.088g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes 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
31%
Prunes
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.