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Teff vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Teff and Paprika

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 333% more than Paprika.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Spices, paprika.

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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.
Teff
5
:
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +481.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +434%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 178
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +481.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +177.1%
Contains more Potassium +434%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 178

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
1
:
11
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +36275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +36275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
:
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Fats +441.6%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +226.6%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Fats +441.6%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +226.6%
Equal in Protein - 14.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.1%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +30.6%
Contains more Glucose +260.3%
Contains more Fructose +1327.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
95% 2%
Starch: 36.56 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 0.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +30.6%
Contains more Glucose +260.3%
Contains more Fructose +1327.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 19.09g Teff
Protein 13.3g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 2.38g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 73.13g 53.99g Teff
Calories 367kcal 282kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 1.84g 10.34g Teff
Fiber 8g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 180mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 7.63mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 184mg 178mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 314mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 12mg 68mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.81mg 0.713mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 1.59mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 9IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.33mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 1.9µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.07mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.49mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 1.068mg 0.92mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.428mg 0.2mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.61mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.301mg 0.25mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 2.14g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.