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Teff vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Chili pepper

  • Chili pepper contains less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 394% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 14 times less Zinc than Teff. Teff contains 3.63mg of Zinc, while Chili pepper contains 0.26mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +640.8%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +897.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +1296.2%
Contains more Copper +527.9%
Contains more Manganese +4841.2%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +640.8%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +897.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +1296.2%
Contains more Copper +527.9%
Contains more Manganese +4841.2%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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.
Teff
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10477.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +636.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.506
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10477.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +636.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.506

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +611.2%
Contains more Fats +440.9%
Contains more Carbs +730.1%
Contains more Other +175.6%
Contains more Water +898%
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +611.2%
Contains more Fats +440.9%
Contains more Carbs +730.1%
Contains more Other +175.6%
Contains more Water +898%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 7.31g Teff
Protein 13.3g 1.87g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.44g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 8.81g Teff
Calories 367kcal 40kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 5.3g Teff
Fiber 8g 1.5g Teff
Calcium 180mg 14mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 1.03mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 23mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 43mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 322mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 3.63mg 0.26mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.129mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.187mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 0.5µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.072mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.086mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 1.244mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.201mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 1.9µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.026mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.074mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.065mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.105mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.089mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.024mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.062mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.084mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.041mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.024g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.239g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
33%
Teff
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.407g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/nutrients
  2. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.