Peanut vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and teff different?
- Peanuts are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, teff is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 318% higher.
- Peanuts contain 104 times more vitamin E than teff. While peanuts contain 8.33mg of vitamin E, teff contains only 0.08mg.
- Teff has less saturated fat.
Peanuts, all types, raw and Teff, uncooked are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +377.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +10312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1968.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4047% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1352.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 9.24mg | 318% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.071g | 97% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 2.38g | 72% |
| Folate | 240µg | 60% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 0.589g | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.08mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.363mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 7.63mg | 38% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.81mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 0.449g | 27% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 13.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 73.13g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.942mg | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.482mg | 10% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 367kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 180mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 13.1mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 4.4µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 184mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 3.63mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 18mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 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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229%
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 - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
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.