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Garlic vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garlic and Teff different?

  • Garlic is richer in Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B2, while Teff is higher in Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Garlic covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 88% more than Teff.
  • Garlic contains 4 times more Potassium than Teff. Garlic contains 401mg of Potassium, while Teff contains 107mg.

Garlic, raw and Teff, cooked types were used in this article.

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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.
Garlic
6
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4
Teff
Contains more Calcium +269.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +269.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.11

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.
Garlic
9
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2
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
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% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
3
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2
Teff
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +27.9%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +27.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic Teff
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Teff Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 17.06g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 3.87g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 33.06g 19.86g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 101kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g Teff
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 181mg 49mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 25mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 153mg 120mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 107mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 1.16mg 1.11mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.226mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 2IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.183mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.033mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.097mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 18µg Teff
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.041mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg 0.149mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.146mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.273mg 0.109mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.291mg 0.2mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg 0.088mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
43%
Garlic
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.