Teff vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Teff and Barley?
- Teff is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Barley is richer in Selenium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 317% higher.
- Teff has 5 times more Calcium than Barley. Teff has 180mg of Calcium, while Barley has 33mg.
We used Teff, uncooked and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+445.5%
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Iron
+111.9%
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Magnesium
+38.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Zinc
+31%
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Copper
+62.7%
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Manganese
+375.6%
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Selenium
+756.8%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Sodium - 12
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Calcium
+445.5%
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Iron
+111.9%
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Magnesium
+38.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Zinc
+31%
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Copper
+62.7%
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Manganese
+375.6%
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Selenium
+756.8%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Sodium - 12
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.
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Vitamin B5
+234%
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Vitamin B6
+51.6%
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Vitamin A
+144.4%
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Vitamin E
+612.5%
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Vitamin B1
+65.6%
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Vitamin B3
+36.9%
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Vitamin K
+15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285
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Vitamin B5
+234%
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Vitamin B6
+51.6%
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Vitamin A
+144.4%
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Vitamin E
+612.5%
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Vitamin B1
+65.6%
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Vitamin B3
+36.9%
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Vitamin K
+15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 12.48
Equal in Fats - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44
Equal in Other - 2.3
Equal in Protein - 12.48
Equal in Fats - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44
Equal in Other - 2.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.482
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.108
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Monounsaturated Fat
+99.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.482
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.108
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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 56.18g |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 2.3g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 73.48g |
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| Calories | 367kcal | 354kcal |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 17.3g |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 3.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 133mg |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 264mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 452mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.498mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.318mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.281mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.108g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
110%
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 - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)