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Green bean vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Green bean and Teff?

  • Green bean has less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 112% higher.
  • Green bean has 2 times more Folate than Teff. Green bean has 33µg of Folate, while Teff has 18µg.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Teff, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +344%
Contains more Copper +296.5%
Contains more Manganese +903.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +177.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.8%
Contains more Zinc +344%
Contains more Copper +296.5%
Contains more Manganese +903.5%

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.
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Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +31550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +31550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +132.1%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Equal in Other - 0.69
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
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 Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +104.8%
Contains more Fats +132.1%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Equal in Other - 0.69

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Teff Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 17.06g Teff
Protein 1.89g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.28g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 7.88g 19.86g Teff
Calories 35kcal 101kcal Teff
Sugar 3.63g Teff
Fiber 3.2g 2.8g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 49mg Teff
Iron 0.65mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 18mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 29mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 146mg 107mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 8mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.057mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.285mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 0.2µg Green bean
Vitamin A 633IU 2IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.033mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.074mg Green bean
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 33µg 18µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.082mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.116mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.091mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.023mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.093mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.035mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.064g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green bean Teff
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
24%
Green bean
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean 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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.