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Teff vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Chinese broccoli

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 390% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 14 times less Iron than Teff. Teff contains 7.63mg of Iron, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.56mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +946.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +830.8%
Contains more Copper +1227.9%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +1262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +946.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +830.8%
Contains more Copper +1227.9%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +238.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%

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
5
:
7
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +18100%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +4363.2%
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +492.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +18100%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +4363.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
4
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +1066.7%
Contains more Fats +230.6%
Contains more Carbs +1819.4%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +960.5%
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +1066.7%
Contains more Fats +230.6%
Contains more Carbs +1819.4%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +960.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1078%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1078%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 1.31g Teff
Protein 13.3g 1.14g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.72g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 3.81g Teff
Calories 367kcal 22kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 8g 2.5g Teff
Calcium 180mg 100mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.56mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 18mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 41mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 261mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 3.63mg 0.39mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.061mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.264mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 1.3µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.095mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.146mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.437mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.159mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.07mg Teff
Folate 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 1.9µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.05g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.33g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.