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Teff vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Millet raw

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, while Millet raw has more Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 331% more than Millet raw.
  • Teff contains 23 times more Calcium than Millet raw. While Teff contains 180mg of Calcium, Millet raw contains only 8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Millet, 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
Teff
9
:
1
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +116.1%
Contains more Manganese +466.2%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.75
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +116.1%
Contains more Manganese +466.2%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.75

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
Teff
5
:
7
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.421
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.848
Teff
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%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.421
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.848

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
3
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
Equal in Water - 8.67
Teff
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
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +77.3%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
Equal in Water - 8.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 64.35g Teff
Protein 13.3g 11.02g Teff
Fats 2.38g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 73.13g 72.85g Teff
Calories 367kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Millet raw
Fiber 8g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 180mg 8mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 3.01mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 114mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 285mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 195mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 3.63mg 1.68mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.75mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 1.632mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 2.7µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.05mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.848mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.384mg Teff
Folate 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.119mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.353mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.465mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.376mg 0.212mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.221mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.58mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.578mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.236mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.723g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 2.134g Millet raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Teff
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.