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Teff vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Teff and Cumin?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, yet Cumin is richer in Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 734% higher.
  • Teff has 3 times more Manganese than Cumin. Teff has 9.24mg of Manganese, while Cumin has 3.333mg.

We used Teff, uncooked and Spices, cumin seed 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
2
:
8
Cumin
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Iron +769.7%
Contains more Magnesium +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +318.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.867
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Iron +769.7%
Contains more Magnesium +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +318.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +18.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.867

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
2
:
10
Cumin
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +184.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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3
Cumin
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Other +221.5%
Equal in Water - 8.06
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +835.7%
Contains more Other +221.5%
Equal in Water - 8.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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2
Cumin
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2283.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Cumin
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 33.74g Teff
Protein 13.3g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 2.38g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 73.13g 44.24g Teff
Calories 367kcal 375kcal Cumin
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 2.25g Teff
Fiber 8g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 180mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 7.63mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 184mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 429mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 427mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 12mg 168mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.81mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 9.24mg 3.333mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 9IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.435mg Teff
Folate 10µg Cumin
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.4µg Cumin
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 1.535g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 3.279g Cumin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
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 - 1.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.