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Flax vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flax and Teff

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Calcium in Flax is higher than in Teff.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 122% more than Teff.
  • Flax contains 10 times more Fiber than Teff. While Flax contains 27.3g of Fiber, Teff contains only 2.8g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
8
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2
Teff
Contains more Calcium +420.4%
Contains more Iron +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +684%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Potassium +659.8%
Contains more Zinc +291%
Contains more Copper +439.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +420.4%
Contains more Iron +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +684%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Potassium +659.8%
Contains more Zinc +291%
Contains more Copper +439.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%

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.
Flax
10
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1
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B1 +798.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.6%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 +798.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.6%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
4
:
1
Teff
Contains more Protein +372.6%
Contains more Fats +6386.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +437.7%
Contains more Water +976.6%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +372.6%
Contains more Fats +6386.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +437.7%
Contains more Water +976.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Teff Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 17.06g Teff
Protein 18.29g 3.87g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.65g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 19.86g Flax
Calories 534kcal 101kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Teff
Fiber 27.3g 2.8g Flax
Calcium 255mg 49mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.05mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 50mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 120mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 107mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 4.34mg 1.11mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.226mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.183mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.033mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.909mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.097mg Flax
Folate 87µg 18µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.041mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.149mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.146mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.311mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.109mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.125mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.203mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.2mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.088mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.