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Teff vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Turkey meat different?

  • Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 124% higher.
  • Teff contains 2 times more Copper than Turkey meat. While Teff contains 0.226mg of Copper, Turkey meat contains only 0.093mg.

Teff, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +20328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
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 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +143%
Contains more Manganese +20328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +751.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +751.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +33000%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Protein +637.7%
Contains more Fats +1036.9%
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +33000%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Protein +637.7%
Contains more Fats +1036.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Turkey meat
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 0.06g Teff
Protein 3.87g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.65g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 19.86g 0.06g Teff
Calories 101kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Calcium 49mg 14mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 1.09mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 30mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 107mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 8mg 103mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.226mg 0.093mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.014mg Teff
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 2IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.045mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 18µg 9µg Teff
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.149mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.311mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.109mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.125mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.2mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.088mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.101g Teff
Saturated Fat 2.155g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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 - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.