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Teff vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 396% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 45 times less Zinc than Teff. Teff contains 3.63mg of Zinc, while Balsamic vinegar contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +959.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2157.9%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +4437.5%
Contains more Copper +3015.4%
Contains more Manganese +6953.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +959.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2157.9%
Contains more Potassium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +4437.5%
Contains more Copper +3015.4%
Contains more Manganese +6953.4%

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.
Teff
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2614.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +329.4%
Contains more Water +766.8%
Contains more Other +154.4%
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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +2614.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +329.4%
Contains more Water +766.8%
Contains more Other +154.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +937%
Contains more Fructose +1470.2%
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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +937%
Contains more Fructose +1470.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 17.03g Teff
Protein 13.3g 0.49g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 17.03g Teff
Calories 367kcal 88kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 1.84g 14.95g Teff
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 180mg 27mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.72mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 12mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 19mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 112mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 23mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.08mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.026mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.131mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Teff
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar 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)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.