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Oat vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oat and Teff

  • Oat has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 188% more than Oat.
  • Teff has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Oat. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Teff has 0.39mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
4
:
6
Teff
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Equal in Magnesium - 184
Equal in Potassium - 427
Equal in Zinc - 3.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Equal in Magnesium - 184
Equal in Potassium - 427
Equal in Zinc - 3.63

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.
Oat
6
:
6
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
3
Teff
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +189.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 8.82
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
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 Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +189.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Equal in Water - 8.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
1
Teff
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Teff Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 65.13g Teff
Protein 16.89g 13.3g Oat
Fats 6.9g 2.38g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 73.13g Teff
Calories 389kcal 367kcal Oat
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 8g Oat
Calcium 54mg 180mg Teff
Iron 4.72mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 177mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 523mg 429mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 427mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 12mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 3.63mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 4.916mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.39mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.942mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 56µg Oat
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.139mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.51mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.501mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 1.068mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.376mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.698mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.686mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.301mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.589g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.071g Oat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Oat
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.