Teff vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and cereal
- Teff has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 492% more than teff.
- Cereal has 12 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 9.24mg of manganese, while cereal has 0.79mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +868.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +306.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +491.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1069.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +316.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1512.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +780.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1141.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +170.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +80.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1471% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +800% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 6.288mg | 492% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 5.986mg | 423% |
| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.79mg | 367% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 34.06mg | 330% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 3.87mg | 277% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 29.62mg | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.137mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 77mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% | |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 19mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 7.6mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.4g | 26% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Protein | 13.3g | 6.06g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.226mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 86.85g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.354g | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 1.08g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.204g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 378kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.