Teff vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Teff and Dulce de Leche?

Teff is richer than Dulce de Leche in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 402% more.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Teff is lower.

We used Teff, uncooked and Dulce de Leche 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.

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Iron +4388.2%

Contains more Magnesium +736.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%

Contains more Potassium +22%

Contains less Sodium -90.7%

Contains more Zinc +359.5%

Contains more Copper +20150%

Contains more Manganese +461900%

Contains more Selenium +63%

Contains more Calcium +39.4%

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Iron +4388.2%

Contains more Magnesium +736.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%

Contains more Potassium +22%

Contains less Sodium -90.7%

Contains more Zinc +359.5%

Contains more Copper +20150%

Contains more Manganese +461900%

Contains more Selenium +63%

Contains more Calcium +39.4%

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

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2337.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +150%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2337.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1501.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +2912.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%

Contains more Vitamin A +2866.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +150%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Protein +94.4%

Contains more Carbs +32.1%

Contains more Other +35.4%

Contains more Fats +208.8%

Contains more Water +225.5%

Teff

Protein: 13.3 g

Fats: 2.38 g

Carbs: 73.13 g

Water: 8.82 g

Other: 2.37 g

Dulce de Leche

Protein: 6.84 g

Fats: 7.35 g

Carbs: 55.35 g

Water: 28.71 g

Other: 1.75 g

Contains more Protein +94.4%

Contains more Carbs +32.1%

Contains more Other +35.4%

Contains more Fats +208.8%

Contains more Water +225.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.8%

Teff

Saturated Fat: 0.449 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g

Dulce de Leche

Saturated Fat: 4.534 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Teff

Dulce de Leche

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Fructose +46.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +6637.1%

Contains more Glucose +132.9%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Teff

Starch: 36.56 g

Sucrose: 0.62 g

Glucose: 0.73 g

Fructose: 0.47 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.01 g

Galactose: 0 g

Dulce de Leche

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 41.77 g

Glucose: 1.7 g

Fructose: 0.32 g

Lactose: 4.92 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 1.03 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Fructose +46.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +6637.1%

Contains more Glucose +132.9%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	65.13g	55.35g
Protein	13.3g	6.84g
Fats	2.38g	7.35g
Carbs	73.13g	55.35g
Calories	367kcal	315kcal
Starch	36.56g
Fructose	0.47g	0.32g
Sugar	1.84g	49.74g
Fiber	8g	0g
Calcium	180mg	251mg
Iron	7.63mg	0.17mg
Magnesium	184mg	22mg
Phosphorus	429mg	193mg
Potassium	427mg	350mg
Sodium	12mg	129mg
Zinc	3.63mg	0.79mg
Copper	0.81mg	0.004mg
Manganese	9.24mg	0.002mg
Selenium	4.4µg	2.7µg
Vitamin A	9IU	267IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	74µg
Vitamin E	0.08mg	0.2mg
Vitamin D		6IU
Vitamin D		0.2µg
Vitamin C		2.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.39mg	0.016mg
Vitamin B2	0.27mg	0.405mg
Vitamin B3	3.363mg	0.21mg
Vitamin B5	0.942mg	0.835mg
Vitamin B6	0.482mg	0.016mg
Folate		11µg
Vitamin B12		0.31µg
Vitamin K	1.9µg	1.3µg
Tryptophan	0.139mg
Threonine	0.51mg
Isoleucine	0.501mg
Leucine	1.068mg
Lysine	0.376mg
Methionine	0.428mg
Phenylalanine	0.698mg
Valine	0.686mg
Histidine	0.301mg
Cholesterol		29mg
Trans Fat		0.364g
Saturated Fat	0.449g	4.534g
Omega-3 - EPA		0.004g
Omega-3 - DPA		0.009g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.589g	2.143g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.071g	0.375g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		0.131g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.135g	0.05g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.005g

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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

33%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

229%

27%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.085g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

Which food is cheaper?

Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Teff is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Teff vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Teff and Dulce de Leche?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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