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Ground beef vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground beef and Teff?

  • Ground beef is higher in Selenium, and Zinc, yet Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 401% more.
  • Ground beef has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Teff. While Ground beef has 6.073g of Saturated Fat, Teff has only 0.449g.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Teff, uncooked types 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.
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +334.1%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +236.1%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Copper +925.3%
Contains more Manganese +102566.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Zinc +60.9%
Contains more Selenium +334.1%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +236.1%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Copper +925.3%
Contains more Manganese +102566.7%

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 E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +545.8%
Contains more Water +561.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.37
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +545.8%
Contains more Water +561.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.5%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 Ground beef Teff Opinion
Net carbs 0g 65.13g Teff
Protein 23.87g 13.3g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 2.38g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 73.13g Teff
Calories 241kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 0g 1.84g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 8g Teff
Calcium 33mg 180mg Teff
Iron 2.27mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 17mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 166mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 241mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 73mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 5.84mg 3.63mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.009mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 19.1µg 4.4µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 9IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.08mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.363mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.923mg 0.51mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.501mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.068mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.376mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.428mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.698mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.686mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.301mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg Teff
Trans Fat 1.173g Teff
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.589g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.071g Teff
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
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
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.