Teff vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and muffin?
- Teff is richer in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 382% higher.
- Teff has 18 times more magnesium than muffin. Teff has 184mg of magnesium, while muffin has 10mg.
We used Teff, uncooked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 | +1740% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +486.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +881.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1957.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
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 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1105% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1937.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1963.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +606.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +575.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +183% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +718.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +124.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4417.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +68.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +157.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +4600% |
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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 Sodium |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.449mg | 382% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.06mg | 83% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 1.3mg | 79% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 8.103g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 10mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 146mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.04mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.37mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 8g | 1.1g | 28% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 16.07g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.168mg | 19% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 4.49g | 18% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.418mg | 12% |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 2.844g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 4.822g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.47mg | 9% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 16.31g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 53g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 375kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 1.022g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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.