Cumin vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cumin and teff?
- Cumin is richer in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber, yet teff is richer in manganese.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 734% higher.
- Cumin has 141 times more vitamin A than teff. Cumin has 1270IU of vitamin A, while teff has 9IU.
We used Spices, cumin seed and Teff, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +769.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +184.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +835.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2283.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 7.63mg | 734% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 9.24mg | 257% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 180mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 184mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 427mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 0.589g | 34% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 2.38g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.08mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.39mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 1.071g | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 3.63mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 429mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 8g | 10% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 73.13g | 10% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 13.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 3.363mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 0.449g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.482mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 13.1mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 367kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins