Teff vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between teff and cocoa solids?
- Teff is higher in manganese and vitamin B6, yet cocoa solids are higher in copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 331% more.
- Teff has 4 times more vitamin B6 than cocoa solids. While teff has 0.482mg of vitamin B6, cocoa solids have only 0.118mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in teff is lower.
We used Teff, uncooked and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +171.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +256.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
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:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +475.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.7% |
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
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +675.9% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 3.788mg | 331% |
| Manganese | 9.24mg | 3.837mg | 235% |
| Fiber | 8g | 37g | 116% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 13.86mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 499mg | 75% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 734mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 8.07g | 35% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 1524mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 6.81mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.118mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.078mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 14.3µg | 18% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 13.7g | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.254mg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 19.6g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 4.57g | 10% |
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 228kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.185mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 128mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 57.9g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.241mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids 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.