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Coffee vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coffee and teff

  • Coffee contains less manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 401% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Teff
9
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 less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +771.4%
Contains more IronIron +76200%
Contains more CopperCopper +40400%
Contains more ZincZinc +18050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40073.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
1
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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Teff
8
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.8%
~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
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Teff
4
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 WaterWater +1026.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10983.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +404.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Teff
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3826.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Teff DV% diff.
Manganese 0.023mg 9.24mg 401%
Iron 0.01mg 7.63mg 95%
Copper 0.002mg 0.81mg 90%
Phosphorus 3mg 429mg 61%
Magnesium 3mg 184mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.482mg 37%
Zinc 0.02mg 3.63mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.39mg 31%
Protein 0.12g 13.3g 26%
Carbs 0g 73.13g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 3.363mg 20%
Calories 1kcal 367kcal 18%
Calcium 2mg 180mg 18%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.27mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.942mg 14%
Potassium 49mg 427mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 4.4µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.071g 7%
Fats 0.02g 2.38g 4%
Choline 2.6mg 13.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.449g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.47g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.589g 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 65.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.84g N/A
Sodium 2mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.51mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 1.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.376mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.428mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.698mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.686mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.447g)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.