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Teff vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between teff and beefsteak raw?

  • Teff is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet beefsteak raw is richer in selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for copper is 81% higher.

We used Teff, uncooked and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +636%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +281.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +925.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +534.1%

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 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +618.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +125.2%
Contains more WaterWater +726.9%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 402%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 112%
Copper 0.81mg 0.079mg 81%
Iron 7.63mg 2mg 70%
Selenium 4.4µg 27.9µg 43%
Magnesium 184mg 25mg 38%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Phosphorus 429mg 220mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.075mg 26%
Carbs 73.13g 0g 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 19%
Calcium 180mg 5mg 18%
Protein 13.3g 21.38g 16%
Zinc 3.63mg 5.3mg 15%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Calories 367kcal 134kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 5.048mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.182mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.189g 6%
Saturated fat 0.449g 1.875g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.543mg 5%
Fats 2.38g 5.36g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 2.354g 4%
Sodium 12mg 55mg 2%
Potassium 427mg 375mg 2%
Choline 13.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 1.84g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Beefsteak 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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.