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Teff vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Custard apple different?

  • Teff is higher than Custard apple in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Iron 87% more than Custard apple.
  • Teff contains 20 times more Phosphorus than Custard apple. Teff contains 429mg of Phosphorus, while Custard apple contains 21mg.

Teff, uncooked and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types were used 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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +974.6%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1942.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +974.6%
Contains more Magnesium +922.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1942.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +597.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +597.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +682.4%
Contains more Fats +296.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Water +710.7%
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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +682.4%
Contains more Fats +296.7%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Contains more Other +137%
Contains more Water +710.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 22.8g Teff
Protein 13.3g 1.7g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.6g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 25.2g Teff
Calories 367kcal 101kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Custard apple
Fiber 8g 2.4g Teff
Calcium 180mg 30mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.71mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 18mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 21mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 382mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 4mg Custard apple
Zinc 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin C 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.1mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.5mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.135mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.221mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.007mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.037mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.004mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.231g Custard apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.