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Brazil nut vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brazil nut and Teff

  • Brazil nut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium, while Teff has more Manganese.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Copper is 169% higher.
  • Teff contains 8 times less Magnesium than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 376mg of Magnesium, while Teff contains 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +652%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +671.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +504.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.033mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.097mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +270%
Contains more FatsFats +10223.1%
Contains more OtherOther +395.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2090.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Teff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Teff Opinion
Calories 659kcal 101kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 3.87g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.65g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 17.06g Teff
Carbs 11.74g 19.86g Teff
Magnesium 376mg 50mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 49mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 107mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.05mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Teff
Fiber 7.5g 2.8g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.226mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.11mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 120mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 8mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.183mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.033mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.097mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 18µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.041mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.149mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.146mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.311mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.109mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.125mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.203mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.2mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.088mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Brazil nut
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.