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Teff vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Chocolate milk

  • Chocolate milk contains less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B3 than Teff.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 398% higher.
  • Chocolate milk has 32 times less Iron than Teff. Teff has 7.63mg of Iron, while Chocolate milk has 0.24mg.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
10
:
0
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +3079.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +785.4%
Contains more Copper +1146.2%
Contains more Manganese +11900%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +3079.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +785.4%
Contains more Copper +1146.2%
Contains more Manganese +11900%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%

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
7
:
5
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2590.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.9%
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%
Chocolate milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2590.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
3
:
2
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Protein +319.6%
Contains more Carbs +607.3%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +833.1%
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
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +319.6%
Contains more Carbs +607.3%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +833.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
1
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.1%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +763.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 9.54g Teff
Protein 13.3g 3.17g Teff
Fats 2.38g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 73.13g 10.34g Teff
Calories 367kcal 83kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 9.54g Teff
Fiber 8g 0.8g Teff
Calcium 180mg 112mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.24mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 13mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 101mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 167mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 60mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.41mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.065mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.077mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 1.9µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.07mg Teff
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.037mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.162mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.125mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.295mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.04mg Teff
Folate 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.135mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.164mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.3mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.265mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.083mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.164mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.208mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.096mg Teff
Cholesterol 12mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 2.104g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.124g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Chocolate milk
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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.