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Brown sugar vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown sugar and Teff?

  • Brown sugar has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 399% higher.

We used Sugars, brown and Teff, uncooked 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.
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Teff
Contains more Calcium +116.9%
Contains more Iron +974.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10625%
Contains more Potassium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12000%
Contains more Copper +1623.4%
Contains more Manganese +14337.5%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +116.9%
Contains more Iron +974.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10625%
Contains more Potassium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12000%
Contains more Copper +1623.4%
Contains more Manganese +14337.5%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1075.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1075.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Protein +10983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +558.2%
Contains more Other +426.7%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Protein +10983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +558.2%
Contains more Other +426.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +15151.6%
Contains more Glucose +84.9%
Contains more Fructose +136.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 36.56 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 0.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +15151.6%
Contains more Glucose +84.9%
Contains more Fructose +136.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Teff Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 65.13g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 13.3g Teff
Fats 0g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 98.09g 73.13g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 367kcal Brown sugar
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 1.11g 0.47g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 83mg 180mg Teff
Iron 0.71mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 9mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 4mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 133mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 28mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 0.03mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.047mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.064mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 1.2µg 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Teff
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 1µg Brown sugar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0g 0.449g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2%
Brown sugar
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.