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Falafel vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Teff

  • Falafel has more Folate, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Teff has more Manganese.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 94% higher.
  • Teff contains 37 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Teff contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Teff, cooked.

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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 more Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.9%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.9%
Equal in Calcium - 49

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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 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% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +252.2%
Contains more Water +116.4%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +252.2%
Contains more Water +116.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Teff Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 17.06g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.87g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.65g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 19.86g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 101kcal Falafel
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 54mg 49mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.05mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 50mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 120mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 107mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 1.5mg 1.11mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.226mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 2IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.033mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.909mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.097mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 18µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.041mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.149mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.146mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.311mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.109mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.125mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.203mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.2mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.088mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Falafel
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.