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Roquefort vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roquefort and Teff

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 400% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort 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.
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Teff
Contains more Calcium +267.8%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +2282.4%
Contains more Manganese +30700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 429
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +267.8%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +74.5%
Contains more Copper +2282.4%
Contains more Manganese +30700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 429

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 +11533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 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 +11533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +1187.4%
Contains more Water +346.5%
Contains more Other +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +3556.5%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +1187.4%
Contains more Water +346.5%
Contains more Other +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +3556.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1338.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1338.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Teff
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Teff Opinion
Net carbs 2g 65.13g Teff
Protein 21.54g 13.3g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 2.38g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 73.13g Teff
Calories 369kcal 367kcal Roquefort
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 662mg 180mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 30mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 392mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 91mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 1809mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 2.08mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.034mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.03mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 9IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.27mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.942mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.139mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.51mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.501mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.068mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.376mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.428mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.698mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.686mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.301mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg Teff
Saturated Fat 19.263g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 0.589g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.071g Roquefort
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1797mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.