Fenugreek vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fenugreek and teff
- Fenugreek has more iron, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while teff has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 348% higher.
- Teff contains 4 times less iron than fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 33.53mg of iron, while teff contains 7.63mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +80.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +339.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +652.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 9.24mg | 348% |
| Iron | 33.53mg | 7.63mg | 324% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 8g | 66% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.81mg | 33% |
| Protein | 23g | 13.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 429mg | 19% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Folate | 57µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 3.363mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 3.63mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 427mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.482mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 2.38g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 0.449g | 5% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 73.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 367kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 184mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 176mg | 180mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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