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Almonds vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almonds and Teff

  • Almonds have more Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Teff have more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almonds is 89% higher.
  • Teff has 34 times less Vitamin B2 than Almonds. Almonds have 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Teff has 0.033mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds and Teff, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +449%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +585%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +446.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7581.5%
Contains more OtherOther +329%
Contains more WaterWater +1599.1%
~equal in Carbs ~19.86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Teff Opinion
Calories 579kcal 101kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 3.87g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0.65g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 17.06g Teff
Carbs 21.55g 19.86g Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 50mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 49mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 107mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 2.05mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Teff
Fiber 12.5g 2.8g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.226mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 1.11mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 120mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 8mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.183mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.033mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.909mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.097mg Almonds
Folate 44µg 18µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Teff
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.041mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.149mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.146mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.311mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.109mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.125mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.203mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.2mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.088mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.