Cornmeal vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cornmeal and Teff
- Cornmeal contains less Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin B5 than Teff.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 394% higher.
Food types used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +965.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5210.3% |
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 | +2277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +292.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +364.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +100.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +176.5% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.62g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 367kcal |
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| Protein | 7.11g | 13.3g |
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| Fats | 1.75g | 2.38g |
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| Net carbs | 75.55g | 65.13g |
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| Carbs | 79.45g | 73.13g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 184mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 142mg | 427mg |
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| Iron | 4.36mg | 7.63mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g | 1.84g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.81mg |
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| Zinc | 0.66mg | 3.63mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g | 36.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 429mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 9.24mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 3.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.482mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 209µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.22g | 0.449g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.39g | 0.589g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 1.071g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.006mg | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.47g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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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
42%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins