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Chowder vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chowder and Teff?

  • Chowder is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Teff is higher in Fiber.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Fiber is 28% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

We used Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Teff, uncooked types 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.
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Teff
Contains less Sodium -96%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains less Sodium -96%

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 +12677.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +12677.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Water +830.8%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Carbs +875.1%
Contains more Other +137%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 +164.7%
Contains more Water +830.8%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Carbs +875.1%
Contains more Other +137%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Teff Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 65.13g Teff
Protein 3.1g 13.3g Teff
Fats 6.3g 2.38g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 73.13g Teff
Calories 99kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 8g Teff
Calcium 180mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg Teff
Potassium 427mg Teff
Sodium 299mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 1150IU 9IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg Teff
Vitamin K 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
Cholesterol 11mg Teff
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 0.589g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 1.071g Chowder
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
Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.