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Porridge vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Porridge and Teff?

  • Porridge is richer in Iron, yet Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.
  • Porridge has 2 times more Iron than Teff. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Teff has 2.05mg.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
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Teff
Contains more Calcium +77.6%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +753.8%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +77.6%
Contains more Iron +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +753.8%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +646.2%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +168.8%
Contains more Fats +209.5%
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Other +213.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
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 Water +16.9%
Contains more Protein +168.8%
Contains more Fats +209.5%
Contains more Carbs +88.8%
Contains more Other +213.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Teff Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 17.06g Teff
Protein 1.44g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.21g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 10.52g 19.86g Teff
Calories 50kcal 101kcal Teff
Sugar 0.03g Teff
Fiber 0.5g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 87mg 49mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 2.05mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 15mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 16mg 107mg Teff
Sodium 6mg 8mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.04mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.033mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 12µg 18µg Teff
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.045mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.11mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.037mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.027mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.07mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.033mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.033g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Porridge
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.