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Teff vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between teff and foie gras

  • Teff has more manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, foie gras has more selenium and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 397% higher.
  • Teff is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1315.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.4%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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%
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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1466%
Contains more FatsFats +1742%
Contains more WaterWater +320%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4248%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Foie gras DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 0.12mg 397%
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 4.4µg 44µg 72%
Fats 2.38g 43.84g 64%
Saturated fat 0.449g 14.45g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 25.61g 63%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Copper 0.81mg 0.4mg 46%
Magnesium 184mg 13mg 41%
Phosphorus 429mg 200mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.06mg 32%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Sodium 12mg 697mg 30%
Iron 7.63mg 5.5mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.088mg 25%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.92mg 25%
Carbs 73.13g 4.67g 23%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Folate 60µg 15%
Calcium 180mg 70mg 11%
Potassium 427mg 138mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.2mg 5%
Calories 367kcal 462kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.51mg 5%
Protein 13.3g 11.4g 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Choline 13.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.84g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.299mg 2%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 1.84g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Teff
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.