Seed vs Teff - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Seed and Teff different?
- Seed is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Teff is higher in Manganese.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 283% more than Seed.
- Seed contains 13 times more Selenium than Teff. Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, while Teff contains 4.4µg.
- Teff is lower in Saturated Fat.
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Teff, uncooked types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+250.6%
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Magnesium
+82.1%
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Phosphorus
+100.5%
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Zinc
+26.2%
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Copper
+14.1%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Iron - 7.63
Equal in Potassium - 427
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Calcium
+250.6%
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Magnesium
+82.1%
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Phosphorus
+100.5%
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Zinc
+26.2%
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Copper
+14.1%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Iron - 7.63
Equal in Potassium - 427
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin E
+525%
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Vitamin B1
+59%
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Vitamin B3
+162.6%
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Vitamin B2
+58.8%
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin E
+525%
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Vitamin B1
+59%
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Vitamin B3
+162.6%
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Vitamin B2
+58.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+24.4%
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Fats
+1191.6%
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Other
+102.5%
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Carbs
+73.6%
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Water
+52.1%
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Protein
+24.4%
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Fats
+1191.6%
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+102.5%
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Carbs
+73.6%
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Water
+52.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+292%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2109.6%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+292%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2109.6%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.72g | 65.13g |
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Protein | 16.54g | 13.3g |
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Fats | 30.74g | 2.38g |
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Carbs | 42.12g | 73.13g |
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Calories | 486kcal | 367kcal |
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Starch | 36.56g |
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Fructose | 0.47g |
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Sugar | 1.84g |
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Fiber | 34.4g | 8g |
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Calcium | 631mg | 180mg |
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Iron | 7.72mg | 7.63mg |
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Magnesium | 335mg | 184mg |
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Phosphorus | 860mg | 429mg |
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Potassium | 407mg | 427mg |
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Sodium | 16mg | 12mg |
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Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.63mg |
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Copper | 0.924mg | 0.81mg |
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Vitamin A | 54IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.39mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.27mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 3.363mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg |
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Folate | 49µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.139mg |
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Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.51mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.501mg |
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Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.068mg |
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Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.376mg |
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Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.428mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.698mg |
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Valine | 0.95mg | 0.686mg |
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Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.301mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.33g | 0.449g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.309g | 0.589g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 1.071g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%

133%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Seed is relatively richer in minerals
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.