Teff vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between teff and ground beef?
- Teff is higher in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet ground beef is higher in selenium and zinc.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 401% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in teff is lower.
We used Teff, uncooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +982.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +925.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +334.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +664.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +458.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +545.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +561.8% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1143.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.009mg | 401% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.079mg | 81% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 2.27mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 17mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 166mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 8g | 0g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.051mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 19.1µg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 6.073g | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 23.87g | 21% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 5.84mg | 20% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 15.37g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 7.322g | 17% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.311mg | 13% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.512mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.408g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 4.026mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins