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Teff vs. Kidney beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are teff and kidney beans raw different?

  • Teff is higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, kidney beans raw is richer in fiber, potassium, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 357% higher.
  • Teff contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than kidney beans raw. While teff contains 3.363mg of vitamin B3, kidney beans raw contains only 2.06mg.

Teff, uncooked and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw 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.
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 100% 43% 124% 308% 319% 76% 174% 3.1% 133% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +805%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
~equal in Iron ~8.2mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~407mg

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
5
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 15% 0% 4.4% 0% 132% 51% 39% 47% 92% 0% 48% 296% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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
24% 60% 12% 4%
Protein: 23.58 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 60.01 g
Water: 11.75 g
Other: 3.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.457 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +820.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Kidney beans raw DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 1.021mg 357%
Folate 394µg 99%
Fiber 8g 24.9g 68%
Potassium 427mg 1406mg 29%
Protein 13.3g 23.58g 21%
Copper 0.81mg 0.958mg 16%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 19µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.529mg 12%
Magnesium 184mg 140mg 10%
Zinc 3.63mg 2.79mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.06mg 8%
Iron 7.63mg 8.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.397mg 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.457g 4%
Carbs 73.13g 60.01g 4%
Calcium 180mg 143mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.219mg 4%
Phosphorus 429mg 407mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.78mg 3%
Choline 13.1mg 2%
Calories 367kcal 333kcal 2%
Selenium 4.4µg 3.2µg 2%
Fats 2.38g 0.83g 2%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Sodium 12mg 24mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.449g 0.12g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 0.064g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 35.11g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 2.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.279mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.992mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 1.882mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 1.618mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.355mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.275mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 1.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.656mg 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 Kidney beans 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
56%
Kidney beans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
130%
Kidney beans 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 - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kidney beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175193/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.