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Teff vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Chicken fingers

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 392% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Teff contains 12 times more Copper than Chicken fingers. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Chicken fingers contain only 0.069mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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
Teff
9
:
1
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +945.2%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +411.3%
Contains more Copper +1073.9%
Contains more Manganese +3952.6%
Contains more Selenium +297.7%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +945.2%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +411.3%
Contains more Copper +1073.9%
Contains more Manganese +3952.6%
Contains more Selenium +297.7%

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
Teff
3
:
9
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +3862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.1%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +3862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
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4
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Carbs +323.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +486.1%
Contains more Water +428.8%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Teff
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
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Carbs +323.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Fats +486.1%
Contains more Water +428.8%
Contains more Other +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
5
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0
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Starch +114.7%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Teff
95% 2%
Starch: 36.56 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 0.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chicken fingers
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +114.7%
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Chicken fingers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 16.05g Teff
Protein 13.3g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 2.38g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 73.13g 17.25g Teff
Calories 367kcal 271kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g 17.03g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 8g 1.2g Teff
Calcium 180mg 17mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.73mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 28mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 282mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 373mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 769mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.71mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.069mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.228mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 9IU 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.11mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.179mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.426mg Teff
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.51mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.068mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.376mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.428mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.686mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.301mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.052g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 2.493g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Teff
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 757mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.