Teff vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and brown sugar?
- Brown sugar has less manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B2 than teff.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 399% higher.
We used Teff, uncooked and Sugars, brown 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1944.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +974.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1623.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14337.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2957.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +613.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1075.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +469.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10983.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15151.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +84.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +136.2% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.064mg | 399% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 0.71mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.047mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 4mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 9mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.041mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.03mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 0.12g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.132mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 83mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 133mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 98.09g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 380kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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
31%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)