Corn raw vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn raw and teff
- Corn raw has more folate and vitamin B3; however, teff is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and zinc.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 117% more than corn raw.
- Teff has 3 times less potassium than corn raw. Corn raw has 270mg of potassium, while teff has 107mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +318.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1654.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.86g
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Water
~74.93g
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Other
~0.69g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.163mg | 2.86mg | 117% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.05mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.226mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 18µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 1.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.909mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 120mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 1% | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 101kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 3.87g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.35g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 19.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.7g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | 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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)