Bean vs Teff - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Bean and Teff
- Bean has more Selenium, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Copper, however Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 352% higher.
- Teff has 6 times less Selenium than Bean. Bean has 27.9µg of Selenium, while Teff has 4.4µg.
Food types used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Teff, uncooked.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+226.2%
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Copper
+10.2%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Iron
+50.5%
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Zinc
+59.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 184
Equal in Phosphorus - 429
Equal in Sodium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.81
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Potassium
+226.2%
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Copper
+10.2%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Iron
+50.5%
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Zinc
+59.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 184
Equal in Phosphorus - 429
Equal in Sodium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.81
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+162.5%
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Vitamin B1
+82.8%
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Vitamin K
+194.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+186.5%
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Vitamin B5
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.482
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Vitamin E
+162.5%
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Vitamin B1
+82.8%
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Vitamin K
+194.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+27.4%
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Vitamin B3
+186.5%
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Vitamin B5
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.482
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+61.1%
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Water
+28.5%
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Other
+46.4%
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Fats
+93.5%
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Carbs
+16.9%
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Protein
+61.1%
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Water
+28.5%
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+46.4%
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Fats
+93.5%
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Carbs
+16.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+163.1%
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Saturated Fat
-47.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+157.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+163.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+219.4%
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Glucose
+461.5%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
Equal in Starch - 36.56
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Sucrose
+219.4%
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Glucose
+461.5%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+∞%
Equal in Starch - 36.56
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 47.05g | 65.13g |
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Protein | 21.42g | 13.3g |
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Fats | 1.23g | 2.38g |
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Carbs | 62.55g | 73.13g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 367kcal |
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Starch | 34.17g | 36.56g |
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Fructose | 0g | 0.47g |
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Sugar | 2.11g | 1.84g |
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Fiber | 15.5g | 8g |
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Calcium | 113mg | 180mg |
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Iron | 5.07mg | 7.63mg |
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Magnesium | 176mg | 184mg |
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Phosphorus | 411mg | 429mg |
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Potassium | 1393mg | 427mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | |
Zinc | 2.28mg | 3.63mg |
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Copper | 0.893mg | 0.81mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin C | 6.3mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.713mg | 0.39mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.212mg | 0.27mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.174mg | 3.363mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.785mg | 0.942mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.474mg | 0.482mg |
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Folate | 525µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.237mg | 0.139mg |
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Threonine | 0.81mg | 0.51mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.871mg | 0.501mg |
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Leucine | 1.558mg | 1.068mg |
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Lysine | 1.356mg | 0.376mg |
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Methionine | 0.259mg | 0.428mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.095mg | 0.698mg |
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Valine | 0.998mg | 0.686mg |
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Histidine | 0.556mg | 0.301mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.235g | 0.449g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.229g | 0.589g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.407g | 1.071g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
70%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%

133%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?

Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.