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Salmon vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salmon and Teff

  • Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 124% more than Salmon.
  • Teff contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Salmon
3
:
7
Teff
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +502.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +17775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +502.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Zinc +158.1%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +17775%

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.
Salmon
12
:
0
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +567%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +567%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
3
:
2
Teff
Contains more Protein +471.1%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 +471.1%
Contains more Fats +1800%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Teff Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.06g Teff
Protein 22.1g 3.87g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 0.65g Salmon
Carbs 0g 19.86g Teff
Calories 206kcal 101kcal Salmon
Fiber 0g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 15mg 49mg Teff
Iron 0.34mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 30mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 252mg 120mg Salmon
Potassium 384mg 107mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 0.43mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.049mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.016mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 2IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.183mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.033mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 0.909mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.097mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 18µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.041mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.149mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.146mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 0.311mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 0.109mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.125mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.203mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg 0.2mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.088mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Teff
Saturated Fat 2.397g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.