Nutmeg vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nutmeg and teff?
- Nutmeg is higher in fiber and copper, yet teff is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 276% more.
- Nutmeg has 58 times more saturated fat than teff. While nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, teff has only 0.449g.
We used Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1425.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +446.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 9.24mg | 276% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.449g | 116% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 7.63mg | 57% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 2.38g | 52% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 8g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 429mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.482mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.81mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.27mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Protein | 5.84g | 13.3g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.63mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 3.363mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 73.13g | 8% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 367kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.589g | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 4.4µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 1.071g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 427mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 184mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 180mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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.