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Teff vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Ginger ale different?

  • Teff is higher than Ginger ale in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 401% more than Ginger ale.

Teff, uncooked and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were used 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 Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +4138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +42600%
Contains more Zinc +7160%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +4138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +42600%
Contains more Zinc +7160%
Contains more Copper +4400%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%

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.
Teff
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +734.8%
Contains more Other +23600%
Contains more Water +934.4%
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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +734.8%
Contains more Other +23600%
Contains more Water +934.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +206.5%
Contains more Glucose +324.7%
Contains more Fructose +687.2%
95% 2%
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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +206.5%
Contains more Glucose +324.7%
Contains more Fructose +687.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 8.76g Teff
Protein 13.3g 0g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 8.76g Teff
Calories 367kcal 34kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 1.84g 8.9g Teff
Fiber 8g 0g Teff
Calcium 180mg 3mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.18mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 1mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 0mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 1mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 3.63mg 0.05mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.018mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.013mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 0.1µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Teff
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
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.