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 ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +334.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +982.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +925.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +664.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +545.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +561.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1143.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 9.24mg | 401% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.81mg | 81% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 7.63mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 184mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 429mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.39mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 4.4µg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.449g | 26% |
| Carbs | 0g | 73.13g | 24% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 13.3g | 21% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.63mg | 20% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 2.38g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.589g | 17% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 180mg | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.482mg | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.942mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 367kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 427mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.071g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.363mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | 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
46%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins