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Caramel vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Teff?

  • Caramel has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 401% higher.

We used Candies, caramels 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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10
Teff
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +5350%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.3%
Contains more Potassium +99.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +725%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +83900%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +5350%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.3%
Contains more Potassium +99.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +725%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +83900%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%

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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6
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2172.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Teff
Contains more Fats +240.3%
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Water - 8.82
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +240.3%
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Water - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Teff Opinion
Net carbs 77g 65.13g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 13.3g Teff
Fats 8.1g 2.38g Caramel
Carbs 77g 73.13g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 367kcal Caramel
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 65.5g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 138mg 180mg Teff
Iron 0.14mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 17mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 114mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 214mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 245mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 0.44mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.018mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.011mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 1.8µg 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 42IU 9IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.192mg 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 0.417mg 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.338mg 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.107mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.285mg 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.115mg 0.301mg Teff
Cholesterol 7mg Teff
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.589g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.071g Caramel
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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.