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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.
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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Copper ~0.774mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.94mg
~equal in Selenium ~4.7µg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
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.
Teff Candy bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Candy bar DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
88%
Candy bar

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 - 40.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.