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Falafel vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Teff

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 in Teff is higher than in Falafel.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 372% more than Falafel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
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Teff
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +124.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Copper +214%
Contains more Manganese +1237.2%
Contains more Selenium +340%
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 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +124.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Copper +214%
Contains more Manganese +1237.2%
Contains more Selenium +340%

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 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.6%
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% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Fats +647.9%
Contains more Water +292.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.3
Equal in Other - 2.37
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
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 Fats +647.9%
Contains more Water +292.5%
Contains more Carbs +129.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.3
Equal in Other - 2.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1626.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1626.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Teff Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 65.13g Teff
Protein 13.31g 13.3g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 2.38g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 73.13g Teff
Calories 333kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Falafel
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 54mg 180mg Teff
Iron 3.42mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 82mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 192mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 585mg 427mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 1.5mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.258mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.691mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 1µg 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 13IU 9IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin C 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.492mg 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.501mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.856mg 0.376mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.698mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.364mg 0.301mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.589g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.071g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
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 - 1.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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/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.