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Teff vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Teff and Ladyfinger

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 391% more than Ladyfinger.
  • Ladyfinger contains 15 times less Magnesium than Teff. Teff contains 184mg of Magnesium, while Ladyfinger contains 12mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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
10
:
Contains more Calcium +283%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +277.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.4%
Contains more Copper +752.6%
Contains more Manganese +3750%
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Calcium +283%
Contains more Iron +113.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +277.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.4%
Contains more Copper +752.6%
Contains more Manganese +3750%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 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 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +115.5%
Contains more Fats +282.4%
Contains more Water +121.1%
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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +115.5%
Contains more Fats +282.4%
Contains more Water +121.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 58.7g Teff
Protein 13.3g 10.6g Teff
Fats 2.38g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 73.13g 59.7g Teff
Calories 367kcal 363kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Ladyfinger
Fiber 8g 1g Teff
Calcium 180mg 47mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 3.58mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 12mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 173mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 113mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 147mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.14mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.095mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.284mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.104mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.122mg Teff
Folate 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.133mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.467mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 1.068mg 0.861mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.428mg 0.268mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.511mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.579mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.248mg Teff
Cholesterol 221mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 3.022g Teff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 1.423g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Ladyfinger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.573g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.