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Teff vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Mung bean

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Mung bean is richer in Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Copper.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 357% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, uncooked and Mung beans, mature seeds, 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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +792.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~189mg

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
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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% 0.54% 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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +373.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +647.3%
~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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +107%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

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
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Mung bean Opinion
Calories 367kcal 347kcal Teff
Protein 13.3g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 2.38g 1.15g Teff
Vitamin C 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 65.13g 46.32g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 62.62g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 180mg 132mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 7.63mg 6.74mg Teff
Sugar 1.84g 6.6g Teff
Fiber 8g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.81mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 3.63mg 2.68mg Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 367mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 15mg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 9.24mg 1.035mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.233mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.251mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.382mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Choline 13.1mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.161g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.384g Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.51mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.068mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.376mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.428mg 0.286mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.686mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.301mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Mung bean
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
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.