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Teff vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Teff and Salmon

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber, however, Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 124% more than Salmon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Teff
7
:
3
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +502.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +17775%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +502.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +17775%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%

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
Teff
0
:
12
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +567%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Teff
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +567%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +471.1%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +471.1%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Other +15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 0g Teff
Protein 3.87g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 0.65g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 19.86g 0g Teff
Calories 101kcal 206kcal Salmon
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Calcium 49mg 15mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 0.34mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 30mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 107mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 8mg 61mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.43mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.049mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.016mg Teff
Selenium 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 2IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 18µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.149mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.311mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.109mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.125mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.2mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.088mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Teff
Saturated Fat 2.397g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g Salmon

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon 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/168918/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.