Adzuki bean vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between adzuki bean and teff
- Adzuki bean has more folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, teff has more manganese.
- Daily need coverage for folate for adzuki bean is 151% higher.
- Teff has 12 times less potassium than adzuki bean. Adzuki bean has 1254mg of potassium, while teff has 107mg.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index than adzuki bean.
Food types used in this article are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1072% |
Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +384.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +354.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3355.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
62.9 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
3.26 g
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +413.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +372.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +457.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 622µg | 18µg | 151% |
Copper | 1.094mg | 0.226mg | 96% |
Manganese | 1.73mg | 2.86mg | 49% |
Fiber | 12.7g | 2.8g | 40% |
Iron | 4.98mg | 2.05mg | 37% |
Phosphorus | 381mg | 120mg | 37% |
Zinc | 5.04mg | 1.11mg | 36% |
Potassium | 1254mg | 107mg | 34% |
Protein | 19.87g | 3.87g | 32% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.471mg | 29% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.455mg | 0.183mg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.097mg | 20% |
Magnesium | 127mg | 50mg | 18% |
Carbs | 62.9g | 19.86g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.033mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.63mg | 0.909mg | 11% |
Calories | 329kcal | 101kcal | 11% |
Selenium | 3.1µg | 6% | |
Calcium | 66mg | 49mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.191g | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.53g | 0.65g | 0% |
Net carbs | 50.2g | 17.06g | N/A |
Sodium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.191mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.674mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.791mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.668mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.497mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.21mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.052mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.023mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
65%

8%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%

67%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?

Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)