Teff vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and candy bar different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11732% higher.
- Teff contains 8 times more iron than candy bar. While teff contains 7.63mg of iron, candy bar contains only 0.97mg.
- Teff has less saturated fat.
Teff, uncooked and Candies, peanut bar 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +67.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +686.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +643.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31642.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +451.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1316% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2738.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +894.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 153mg | 11732% |
| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.243mg | 348% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 0.97mg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 10.65g | 64% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 33.7g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 16.721g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 7.922mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 4.678g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 110mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 308mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 47.4g | 9% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 522kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.774mg | 4% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 15.5g | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 3.94mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 29.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 4.7µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 427mg | 407mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
88%
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 - 40.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)