Teff vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between teff and chocolate cake
- Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and fiber, while chocolate cake has more choline.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 390% more than chocolate cake.
- Teff contains 12 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While teff contains 0.482mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake contains only 0.041mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in teff is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205% |
| Contains more IronIron | +373.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +426.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.5% |
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 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1075.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +880.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +534.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +925.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.28mg | 390% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 1.61mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.207mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 106mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 32mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.041mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.69mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.6g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 5.43g | 23% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 128.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 15.1g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 13.3g | 5.3g | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 6.039g | 14% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 11.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.137mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.304mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 2.761g | 11% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 140mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 53.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 371kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)