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Teff vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between teff and bean raw

  • Teff has more manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, bean raw has more selenium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, choline, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 352% higher.
  • Bean raw has 3 times less vitamin B3 than teff. Teff has 3.363mg of vitamin B3, while bean raw has 1.174mg.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +704.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +534.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~176mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~411mg
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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
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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% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +194.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +405.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.474mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +461.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +219.4%
~equal in Starch ~34.17g
~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.
Teff Bean raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 1.148mg 352%
Folate 525µg 131%
Selenium 4.4µg 27.9µg 43%
Iron 7.63mg 5.07mg 32%
Fiber 8g 15.5g 30%
Potassium 427mg 1393mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.713mg 27%
Protein 13.3g 21.42g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 1.174mg 14%
Zinc 3.63mg 2.28mg 12%
Choline 13.1mg 66.2mg 10%
Copper 0.81mg 0.893mg 9%
Calcium 180mg 113mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.407g 4%
Carbs 73.13g 62.55g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.212mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.6µg 3%
Phosphorus 429mg 411mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.785mg 3%
Magnesium 184mg 176mg 2%
Fats 2.38g 1.23g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 0.229g 1%
Saturated fat 0.449g 0.235g 1%
Fructose 0.47g 0g 1%
Calories 367kcal 347kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.474mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.21mg 1%
Starch 36.56g 34.17g 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 2.11g N/A
Sodium 12mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.556mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Bean raw
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
31%
Teff
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
131%
Bean raw

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 - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.