Sesame vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sesame and teff
- Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, teff is higher in manganese.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 364% more than teff.
- Teff contains 15 times less saturated fat than sesame. Sesame contains 6.957g of saturated fat, while teff contains 0.449g.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +404% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +681.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.6% |
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 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1784% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1987% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3084.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1933% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.81mg | 364% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 9.24mg | 295% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 1.071g | 138% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 7.63mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 180mg | 80% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 2.38g | 73% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 4.4µg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.589g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 184mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 3.63mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.39mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.449g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 429mg | 29% |
| Folate | 97µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.482mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.942mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 73.13g | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 8g | 15% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 367kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 13.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 3.363mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 13.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 468mg | 427mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 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
348%
229%
Comparison summary
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 - 6.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins