Teff vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Teff and Heart of palm
- Teff has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Heart of palm has more Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Teff is 74% higher.
- Heart of palm has 18 times less Magnesium than Teff. Teff has 184mg of Magnesium, while Heart of palm has 10mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Hearts of palm, raw.
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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 | +1740% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +528.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +323% |
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 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +273.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +392.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1090% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +688% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11680% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1103.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 24.11g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 25.61g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 1806mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 1.69mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 17.16g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.644mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 3.73mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 68IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 24µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.046g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
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.