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Teff vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Fireweed different?

  • Teff is richer in Vitamin B1, while Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 167% more than Teff.
  • Teff contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. Teff contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed contains 0.033mg.

Teff, cooked and Fireweed, leaves, raw types were used in this article.

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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
2
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Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Calcium +775.5%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Calcium +775.5%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212%
Contains more Potassium +361.7%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
Equal in Water - 70.78
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
Equal in Water - 70.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 8.62g Teff
Protein 3.87g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.65g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 19.86g 19.22g Teff
Calories 101kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Fiber 2.8g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 49mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.05mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 50mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 120mg 108mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 8mg 34mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.226mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 2.86mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 2IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.033mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 18µg 112µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.