Millet flour vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are millet flour and teff different?
- Millet flour is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, teff is richer in manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 358% higher.
- Millet flour contains 7 times more selenium than teff. While millet flour contains 32.7µg of selenium, teff contains only 4.4µg.
Millet flour and Teff, uncooked are the varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +643.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +822.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.13g
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Water
~8.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 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 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
69.88 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
1.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.11 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
36.56 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
0.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +91.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +72.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1000% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +106.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.002mg | 9.24mg | 358% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 4.4µg | 51% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 7.63mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.81mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 429mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 8g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 3.363mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.27mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 184mg | 15% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 36.56g | 14% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 1.071g | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 3.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.482mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.942mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 13.3g | 5% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 2.38g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 0.589g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 367kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 73.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | 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
33%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.