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Teff vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between teff and caviar

  • Teff has more manganese, copper, and fiber; however, caviar has more selenium, choline, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 400% higher.
  • Teff is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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
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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +282.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18380%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1388.6%

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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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% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Caviar
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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 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +3647.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
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
Caviar
4
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1728.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more FatsFats +652.1%
Contains more WaterWater +438.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.2%

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
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +686.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +591.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 833%
Manganese 9.24mg 0.05mg 400%
Cholesterol 588mg 196%
Selenium 4.4µg 65.5µg 111%
Choline 13.1mg 490.9mg 87%
Copper 0.81mg 0.11mg 78%
Sodium 12mg 1500mg 65%
Iron 7.63mg 11.88mg 53%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 3.5mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 7.405g 42%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 271µg 30%
Magnesium 184mg 300mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.62mg 27%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.95mg 24%
Fats 2.38g 17.9g 24%
Carbs 73.13g 4g 23%
Protein 13.3g 24.6g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.12mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.19mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.449g 4.06g 16%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Folate 50µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.89mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.32mg 12%
Phosphorus 429mg 356mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 4.631g 10%
Calcium 180mg 275mg 10%
Potassium 427mg 181mg 7%
Calories 367kcal 264kcal 5%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 4g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.611g)
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 - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.