Teff vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and cashew different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, cashew is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin K, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 330% higher.
- Teff contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than cashew. While teff contains 0.27mg of vitamin B2, cashew contains only 0.058mg.
- Teff has less saturated fat.
Teff, uncooked and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +386.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +352.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +365.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1694.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1742.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3940.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +632.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1360% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +840% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +837.1% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.655mg | 330% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 2.195mg | 154% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 43.85g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 23.797g | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7.845g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 7.783g | 33% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 19.9µg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 292mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 593mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 5.78mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.058mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.062mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 30.19g | 14% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 6.68mg | 12% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 18.22g | 10% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 553kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 660mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 23.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.417mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.423mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.864mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.456mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)
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.