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Teff vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Almond

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Almond has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almond is 89% higher.

Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Nuts, almonds.

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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
1
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9
Almond
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +449%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +300.8%
Contains more Potassium +585%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +356.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +449%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +300.8%
Contains more Potassium +585%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +356.2%

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.
Teff
0
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10
Almond
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
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4
Almond
Contains more Water +1599.1%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Fats +7581.5%
Contains more Other +329%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1599.1%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Fats +7581.5%
Contains more Other +329%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Almond
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 Teff Almond Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 9.05g Teff
Protein 3.87g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.65g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 19.86g 21.55g Almond
Calories 101kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 49mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.05mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 50mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 120mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 107mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 8mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.11mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.226mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 2.86mg 2.179mg Teff
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 18µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.149mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.311mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.109mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.125mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.2mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.088mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Teff
Saturated Fat 3.802g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Almond
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
9%
Teff
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.