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Brazil nut vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Teff

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3477% more than Teff.
  • Teff has 71 times less Vitamin E than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of Vitamin E, while Teff has 0.08mg.
  • Teff contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Teff, uncooked.

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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 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43468.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +214%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +655.5%

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% 0.54% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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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13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +2719.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522.9%
Contains more WaterWater +157.9%
~equal in Protein ~13.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
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 +3954.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2178.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Teff
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95% 2%
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 SucroseSucrose +275.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +14524%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Brazil nut Teff
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Teff Opinion
Calories 659kcal 367kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 13.3g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 2.38g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 65.13g Teff
Carbs 11.74g 73.13g Teff
Magnesium 376mg 184mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 180mg Teff
Potassium 659mg 427mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 7.63mg Teff
Sugar 2.33g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 7.5g 8g Teff
Copper 1.743mg 0.81mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.63mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 725mg 429mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 12mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Teff
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.08mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 1917µg 4.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.39mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.482mg Teff
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Teff
Folate 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 13.1mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.589g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.071g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.365mg 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.501mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 1.068mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.376mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.428mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.76mg 0.686mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.301mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.135g Teff
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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/169747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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