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Teff vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between teff and kit Kat

  • Kit Kat contains less manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1 than teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 397% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 40 times less zinc than teff. Teff contains 3.63mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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
9
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +397.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +663%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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
5
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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +572.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
Contains more WaterWater +441.1%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%
Contains more FatsFats +992%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +892.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +244.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +356.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +135%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6358.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Kit Kat DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 0.1mg 397%
Iron 7.63mg 1mg 83%
Saturated fat 0.449g 17.953g 80%
Copper 0.81mg 0.22mg 66%
Phosphorus 429mg 135mg 42%
Fats 2.38g 25.99g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.02mg 36%
Magnesium 184mg 37mg 35%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.09mg 32%
Fiber 8g 1g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.117mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.5mg 18%
Protein 13.3g 6.51g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 5.844g 13%
Starch 36.56g 10.6g 11%
Calories 367kcal 518kcal 8%
Potassium 427mg 231mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.64mg 6%
Calcium 180mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.21mg 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Choline 13.1mg 31mg 3%
Carbs 73.13g 64.59g 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.2µg 3%
Sodium 12mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.34mg 2%
Selenium 4.4µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.895g 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.47g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Teff
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.504g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.