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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 E , Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Teff is richer in Manganese.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 734% higher.
  • Cumin has 42 times more Vitamin E than Teff. Cumin has 3.33mg of Vitamin E , while Teff has 0.08mg.

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.
Cumin
8
:
2
Teff
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Iron +769.7%
Contains more Magnesium +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +318.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Iron +769.7%
Contains more Magnesium +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +318.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.81

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.
Cumin
10
:
2
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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 +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
:
2
Teff
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Other +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Equal in Water - 8.82
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Other +221.5%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Equal in Water - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
1
Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cumin Teff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Teff Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 65.13g Teff
Protein 17.81g 13.3g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 2.38g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 73.13g Teff
Calories 375kcal 367kcal Cumin
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 2.25g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 10.5g 8g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 180mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 7.63mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 184mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 429mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 427mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 4.8mg 3.63mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.81mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 5.2µg 4.4µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 9IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.08mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.39mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.27mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 3.363mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.9µg Cumin
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
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.589g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 1.071g Cumin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.086g)
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 - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.