Oatmeal vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oatmeal and teff?
- Oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1, yet teff is richer in manganese, copper, and phosphorus.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 100% higher.
- Teff has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Teff, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +412.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +551.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 2.86mg | 100% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.05mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.226mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.097mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.033mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.909mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 18µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.183mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 3.87g | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 19.86g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3% | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 61mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1% | |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
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
26%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.