Black gram vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between black gram and teff
- Black gram has more fiber, magnesium, copper, potassium, and selenium; however, teff is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 335% more than black gram.
- Teff contains 2 times less potassium than black gram. Black gram contains 983mg of potassium, while teff contains 427mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +505.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +592.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.071g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.527mg | 9.24mg | 335% |
| Folate | 216µg | 54% | |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 8g | 41% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 13.3g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 184mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.81mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.482mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 3.363mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.39mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 429mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 4.4µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 73.13g | 5% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 180mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 3.63mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.449g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.589g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 367kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.942mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 2.38g | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 7.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.071g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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
34%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.