Teff vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and amaranth
- Amaranth contains less manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B3 than teff.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 365% higher.
- Amaranth has 26 times less vitamin B1 than teff. Teff has 0.39mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 | +183.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +443.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +982% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1331.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +752.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +125.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.854mg | 365% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.149mg | 73% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 2.1mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 148mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.015mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.113mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 65mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.86mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 8g | 2.1g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.235mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.022mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 13.3g | 3.8g | 19% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 18.69g | 18% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 102kcal | 13% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 135mg | 9% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 16.23g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)