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Teff vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Hummus

  • Teff has more Manganese, while Hummus has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 91% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Hummus, commercial.

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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
3
:
7
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +133.2%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Hummus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +133.2%

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
Teff
2
:
7
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18
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%
Hummus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Hummus
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +1376.9%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Hummus
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +1376.9%
Contains more Other +134.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Hummus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 8.29g Teff
Protein 3.87g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.65g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 19.86g 14.29g Teff
Calories 101kcal 166kcal Hummus
Fiber 2.8g 6g Hummus
Calcium 49mg 38mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 50mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 120mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 107mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 8mg 379mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.226mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 2.86mg 0.773mg Teff
Selenium 2.6µg Hummus
Vitamin A 2IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.18mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.582mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Hummus
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 18µg 83µg Hummus
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
Saturated Fat 1.437g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hummus
Hummus 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)

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.