Sesame vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sesame and teff?
- Teff has less copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B3 than sesame.
- Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 428% higher.
- Sesame has 20 times more calcium than teff. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while teff has 49mg.
We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +602% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1889.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1706.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +598.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +424.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +648.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +714.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +438.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7541.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +546.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1497.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.226mg | 428% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 2.05mg | 156% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 145% | |
| Calcium | 975mg | 49mg | 93% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.65g | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 120mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 50mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 63% | |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 1.11mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.097mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.183mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 47% | |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 2.8g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 32% | |
| Protein | 17.73g | 3.87g | 28% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 101kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.909mg | 23% |
| Folate | 97µg | 18µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 2.86mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.033mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 107mg | 11% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 19.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 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
47%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)