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Teff vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Tuna

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Fiber, however, Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 132% higher.

Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +392.5%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +1125%
Contains more Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +146.7%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +392.5%

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
:
10
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +970.1%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +970.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +653.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.59
Equal in Water - 68.98
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +653.2%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.59
Equal in Water - 68.98

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 0g Teff
Protein 3.87g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.65g 0.59g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 0g Teff
Calories 101kcal 130kcal Tuna
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Calcium 49mg 4mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 0.92mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 42mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 107mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 8mg 54mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.45mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.043mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.013mg Teff
Selenium 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.134mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 18µg 2µg Teff
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.149mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.311mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.109mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.125mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.2mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.088mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.02g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.205g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.