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Teff vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Triticale

  • Teff has less Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, cooked and Triticale.

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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
1
:
8
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains more Potassium +210.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +210.8%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +12.2%

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
1
:
9
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +305.6%
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%
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Folate +305.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Water +612.9%
Contains more Protein +237.2%
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Other +221.7%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Triticale
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Water +612.9%
Contains more Protein +237.2%
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +263.2%
Contains more Other +221.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 3.87g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.65g 2.09g Triticale
Carbs 19.86g 72.13g Triticale
Calories 101kcal 336kcal Triticale
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 49mg 37mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 2.57mg Triticale
Magnesium 50mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 120mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 107mg 332mg Triticale
Sodium 8mg 5mg Triticale
Zinc 1.11mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.226mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 2.86mg 3.21mg Triticale
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 18µg 73µg Triticale
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.149mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.311mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.109mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.125mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.2mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.088mg 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.