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Teff vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Teff and Coconut?

  • Coconut has less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 337% higher.
  • Teff has 14 times more Vitamin B2 than Coconut. Teff has 0.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Coconut has 0.02mg.
  • Teff contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Teff, uncooked and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +214%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +230%
Contains more Copper +86.2%
Contains more Manganese +516%
Contains more Selenium +129.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +214%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +230%
Contains more Copper +86.2%
Contains more Manganese +516%
Contains more Selenium +129.5%

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.
Teff
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +792.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
:
Contains more Protein +299.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.2%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Contains more Fats +1307.1%
Contains more Water +432.8%
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +299.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.2%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Contains more Fats +1307.1%
Contains more Water +432.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.9%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Coconut
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 Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 6.23g Teff
Protein 13.3g 3.33g Teff
Fats 2.38g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 73.13g 15.23g Teff
Calories 367kcal 354kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 6.23g Teff
Fiber 8g 9g Coconut
Calcium 180mg 14mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 2.43mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 32mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 113mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 356mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 20mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.1mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.435mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 1.5mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.066mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.02mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.54mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.3mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.054mg Teff
Folate 26µg Coconut
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.2µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.039mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.121mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.131mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.247mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.147mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.062mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.169mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.202mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.077mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 29.698g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.366g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.