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Groat vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Groat and Teff

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Teff has more Manganese.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% higher.
  • Teff contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Groat. Groat contains 0.425mg of Vitamin B2, while Teff contains 0.033mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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.
Groat
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Teff
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +386.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
~equal in Iron ~2.05mg

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.
Groat
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Teff
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Teff
1
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 ProteinProtein +242.4%
Contains more FatsFats +423.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260%
Contains more OtherOther +204.3%
Contains more WaterWater +668.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Teff Opinion
Calories 343kcal 101kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 3.87g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.65g Groat
Net carbs 61.5g 17.06g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 19.86g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 50mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 49mg Teff
Potassium 460mg 107mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 2.05mg Groat
Fiber 10g 2.8g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.226mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.11mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 120mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 8mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Manganese 1.3mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.033mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.909mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.097mg Groat
Folate 30µg 18µg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.041mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.149mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.146mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.311mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.109mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.125mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.203mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.2mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.088mg Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Groat
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.