Teff vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and mixed nuts different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, mixed nuts are richer in selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 313% higher.
- Teff contains 3 times more iron than mixed nuts. While teff contains 7.63mg of iron, mixed nuts contain only 2.61mg.
- Teff has less saturated fat.
Teff, uncooked and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +670.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +106.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.9% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9675% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +296.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 9.24mg | 2.04mg | 313% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 14.612g | 90% |
Fats | 2.38g | 53.95g | 79% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 28.488g | 70% |
Iron | 7.63mg | 2.61mg | 63% |
Selenium | 4.4µg | 33.9µg | 54% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 7.82mg | 52% |
Saturated fat | 0.449g | 8.711g | 38% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 7.709mg | 27% |
Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.189mg | 17% |
Carbs | 73.13g | 21.05g | 17% |
Starch | 36.56g | 4.2g | 13% |
Protein | 13.3g | 20.04g | 13% |
Calories | 367kcal | 607kcal | 12% |
Magnesium | 184mg | 229mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.81mg | 0.907mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.352mg | 10% |
Choline | 13.1mg | 52mg | 7% |
Potassium | 427mg | 632mg | 6% |
Calcium | 180mg | 117mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.196mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
Fiber | 8g | 7g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 429mg | 456mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
Zinc | 3.63mg | 3.36mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.47g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 65.13g | 14.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.84g | 4.15g | N/A |
Sodium | 12mg | 5mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.703mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.656mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.686mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.082g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | N/A |
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +324% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2166.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4736.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1264.3% |
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:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +770.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +569.4% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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