Teff vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Teff and Millet flour different?
- Teff is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Millet flour is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 358% higher.
- Teff contains 13 times more Calcium than Millet flour. While Teff contains 180mg of Calcium, Millet flour contains only 14mg.
Teff, uncooked and Millet flour are the varieties used 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 | +54.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +822.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +643.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~75.12g
~equal in
Water
~8.67g
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
0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
69.88 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
1.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.11 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +106.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +91.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +72.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1000% |
~equal in
Lactose
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~equal in
Galactose
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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 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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 382kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 10.75g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 4.25g |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 71.62g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 75.12g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 119mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 224mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 3.94mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.535mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.63mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g | 69.88g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.002mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 32.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 6.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.267mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.372mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.536g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.924g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 2.618g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.354mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.473mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.537mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.319mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.584mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.257mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.