Teff vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and avocadoes different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, avocadoes are richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 396% higher.
- Teff contains 15 times more calcium than avocadoes. While teff contains 180mg of calcium, avocadoes contain only 12mg.
Teff, uncooked and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +534.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1287.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +467.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +725% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6407% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
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 | +482.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1005.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +565% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +757.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +730.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1563.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +33136.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +933.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +97.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +291.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.142mg | 396% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 0.55mg | 89% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.19mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 52mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 29mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.067mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.64mg | 27% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 2g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 9.799g | 23% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 8.53g | 22% |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 14.66g | 19% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.257mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 21µg | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 0.11g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.07mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 160kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.389mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 2.126g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.4µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 6.7g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.816g | 5% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 14.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | 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 Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins