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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.7%
Contains more IronIron +769.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.867mg

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Cumin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14011.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +184.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.435mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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
Cumin
3
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 CarbsCarbs +65.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +835.7%
Contains more OtherOther +221.5%
~equal in Water ~8.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 367kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 13.3g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 2.38g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 65.13g 33.74g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 44.24g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 180mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 427mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 7.63mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 1.84g 2.25g Teff
Fiber 8g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.81mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 3.63mg 4.8mg Cumin
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 12mg 168mg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 9.24mg 3.333mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 5.2µg 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
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg Cumin
Choline 13.1mg 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.535g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 3.279g 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
Fructose 0.47g Teff
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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Teff
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 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.