Teff vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and cardamom different?
- Teff is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, while cardamom is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, zinc, potassium, and calcium.
- Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 816% more than teff.
- Teff contains 2 times more phosphorus than cardamom. Teff contains 429mg of phosphorus, while cardamom contains 178mg.
Teff, uncooked and Spices, cardamom types were 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 CopperCopper | +111.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203% |
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 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.3% |
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Carbs
~68.47g
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Water
~8.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 28mg | 816% |
| Fiber | 8g | 28g | 80% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 13.97mg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.383mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 178mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 7.47mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 383mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 1119mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.23mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.198mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.102mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 229mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 6.7g | 7% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 10.76g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.43g | 4% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 311kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 68.47g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 18mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
496%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals