Borage vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Borage and Teff?
- Borage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 109% higher.
We used Borage, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +89.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +719.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +549% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.65g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 21kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 3.87g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 17.06g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 19.86g |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 93mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 470mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 2.05mg |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4200IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 210µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.349mg | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.909mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.097mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 18µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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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
36%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.