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Sunflower seeds vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower seeds and Teff different?

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Teff is higher in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 317% more than Sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 440 times more Vitamin E than Teff. Sunflower seeds contain 35.17mg of Vitamin E, while Teff contains 0.08mg.

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1104.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +373.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Teff
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13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2062.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.7%
Contains more WaterWater +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3045.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2060.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Teff
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95% 2%
Starch: 36.56 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 0.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +303.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Teff Opinion
Calories 584kcal 367kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 20.78g 13.3g Sunflower seeds
Fats 51.46g 2.38g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 11.4g 65.13g Teff
Carbs 20g 73.13g Teff
Magnesium 325mg 184mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 78mg 180mg Teff
Potassium 645mg 427mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 5.25mg 7.63mg Teff
Sugar 2.62g 1.84g Teff
Fiber 8.6g 8g Sunflower seeds
Copper 1.8mg 0.81mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 5mg 3.63mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 660mg 429mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 9mg 12mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.08mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 1.95mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 53µg 4.4µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.39mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.27mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 3.363mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.942mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.482mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Teff
Folate 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg 13.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 4.455g 0.449g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g 0.589g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.071g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.139mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg 0.51mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.501mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg 1.068mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg 0.376mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg 0.428mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.698mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg 0.686mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg 0.301mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
146%
Sunflower seeds
31%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds 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.

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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