Teff vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Teff and Fireweed?
- Teff is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Fireweed is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 110% more.
- Teff has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. While Teff has 0.39mg of Vitamin B1, Fireweed has only 0.033mg.
We used Teff, uncooked and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +297.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1081.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +702.5% |
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Other
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 103kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 2.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 8.62g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 19.22g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 156mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 429mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 494mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 2.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.66mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 34mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.632mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 112µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.