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Teff vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Mackerel

  • Teff has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Mackerel is richer in Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 193% more.
  • Teff contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, uncooked and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
Teff
8
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +230%
Contains more Copper +710%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +1568.2%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +230%
Contains more Copper +710%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +1568.2%

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
Teff
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin K +310.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
Teff
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin K +310.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +954.6%
Contains more Water +387.5%
Contains more Other +465.4%
Teff
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +954.6%
Contains more Water +387.5%
Contains more Other +465.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.8%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 0g Teff
Protein 13.3g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 2.38g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 73.13g 0g Teff
Calories 367kcal 305kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 8g 0g Teff
Calcium 180mg 66mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 1.4mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 60mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 254mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 12mg 4450mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.1mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.1mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 9IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.02mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.19mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 3.3mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.41mg Teff
Folate 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.9µg 7.8µg Mackerel
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
Cholesterol 95mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 7.148g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 6.21g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Mackerel
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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.699g)
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 - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.