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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 has more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for 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.
  • Teff has a higher glycemic index than almonds.

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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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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% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 1.031mg 0.226mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.033mg 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 79%
Fats 49.93g 0.65g 76%
Magnesium 270mg 50mg 52%
Phosphorus 481mg 120mg 52%
Fiber 12.5g 2.8g 39%
Protein 21.15g 3.87g 35%
Manganese 2.179mg 2.86mg 30%
Calories 579kcal 101kcal 24%
Calcium 269mg 49mg 22%
Iron 3.71mg 2.05mg 21%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.11mg 18%
Potassium 733mg 107mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.802g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.909mg 17%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Folate 44µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.183mg 2%
Carbs 21.55g 19.86g 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 17.06g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 8mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.311mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.088mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.