Cheese vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese and teff
- Cheese has more calcium and selenium, while teff has more manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 401% higher.
- Teff contains 42 times less saturated fat than cheese. Cheese contains 18.867g of saturated fat, while teff contains 0.449g.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +294.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +547.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +581.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +461.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34122.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +787.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +630.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1299.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +319.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2266.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1469.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +180.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 9.24mg | 401% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 7.63mg | 94% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.81mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.449g | 84% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 180mg | 53% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 2.38g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 46% | |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 4.4µg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 184mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.482mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 12mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 73.13g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.589g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.363mg | 21% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 13.3g | 19% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.942mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 427mg | 10% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 429mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.071g | 2% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 367kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 3.63mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.