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Teff vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Teff and Graham cracker

  • Graham cracker has less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 357% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 5 times less Copper than Teff. Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, while Graham cracker contains 0.17mg.
  • Teff has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +133.8%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.9%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.1%
Contains more Copper +376.5%
Contains more Manganese +806.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +133.8%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.9%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.1%
Contains more Copper +376.5%
Contains more Manganese +806.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209%
Contains more Vitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin K +652.6%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209%
Contains more Vitamin E +1787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin K +652.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Water +160.2%
Contains more Other +42.8%
Contains more Fats +345.4%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Water +160.2%
Contains more Other +42.8%
Contains more Fats +345.4%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.1%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +27.4%
Contains more Sucrose +3580.6%
Contains more Glucose +42.5%
Contains more Fructose +110.6%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +27.4%
Contains more Sucrose +3580.6%
Contains more Glucose +42.5%
Contains more Fructose +110.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 13.3g 6.69g Teff
Fats 2.38g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 73.13g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 367kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 36.56g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.47g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 1.84g 24.85g Teff
Fiber 8g 3.4g Teff
Calcium 180mg 77mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 3.78mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 40mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 185mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 170mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 459mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.96mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.17mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 1.019mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 9IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.265mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.42mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.156mg Teff
Folate 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 1.9µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
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
Trans Fat 0.055g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.633g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.