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Teff vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between teff and marrow-stem Kale

  • Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while marrow-stem Kale has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 373% more than marrow-stem Kale.
  • Teff contains 18 times more copper than marrow-stem Kale. While teff contains 0.81mg of copper, marrow-stem Kale contains only 0.046mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Collards, 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.
Teff
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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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +581.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.5%
Contains more IronIron +1523.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1660.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1616%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.9%

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 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22905.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.4%
Contains more FatsFats +290.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1249.3%
Contains more OtherOther +78.2%
Contains more WaterWater +916.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1863.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +432.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 0.658mg 373%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 437.1µg 363%
Iron 7.63mg 0.47mg 90%
Copper 0.81mg 0.046mg 85%
Phosphorus 429mg 25mg 58%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 39%
Magnesium 184mg 27mg 37%
Folate 129µg 32%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.21mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.054mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 251µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.165mg 24%
Carbs 73.13g 5.42g 23%
Protein 13.3g 3.02g 21%
Calories 367kcal 32kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.742mg 16%
Fiber 8g 4g 16%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.26mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.267mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.13mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.201g 6%
Selenium 4.4µg 1.3µg 6%
Potassium 427mg 213mg 6%
Calcium 180mg 232mg 5%
Fats 2.38g 0.61g 3%
Choline 13.1mg 23.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.449g 0.055g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 0.03g 1%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 0.46g N/A
Sodium 12mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.047mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Marrow-stem Kale
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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.394g)
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.