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Candy bar vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and teff different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E; however, teff is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11732% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 51 times more vitamin E than teff. While candy bar contains 4.1mg of vitamin E, teff contains only 0.08mg.
  • Teff has less saturated fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Teff, uncooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +686.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +643.4%
~equal in Potassium ~427mg
~equal in Copper ~0.81mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.63mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31642.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Teff
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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 ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1316%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +451.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2738.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +894.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Teff DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.482mg 11732%
Manganese 1.243mg 9.24mg 348%
Iron 0.97mg 7.63mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.071g 64%
Fats 33.7g 2.38g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.589g 40%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.363mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.08mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.39mg 24%
Folate 75µg 19%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.449g 19%
Magnesium 110mg 184mg 18%
Phosphorus 308mg 429mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 8g 16%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Calcium 78mg 180mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.27mg 10%
Carbs 47.4g 73.13g 9%
Calories 522kcal 367kcal 8%
Sodium 156mg 12mg 6%
Copper 0.774mg 0.81mg 4%
Protein 15.5g 13.3g 4%
Zinc 3.94mg 3.63mg 3%
Choline 29.4mg 13.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.942mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Selenium 4.7µg 4.4µg 1%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Potassium 407mg 427mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 65.13g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 1.84g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.51mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.376mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.428mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.698mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.686mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2748%
Candy bar
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.