Teff vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between teff and mung beans
- Teff has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, and zinc; however, mung beans are 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.
| 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% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +107% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.035mg | 357% |
| Folate | 625µg | 156% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 16.3g | 33% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 1246mg | 24% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 23.86g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.621mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.91mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.941mg | 15% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 97.9mg | 15% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 6.74mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 367mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.68mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.382mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.251mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.384g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 62.62g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 1.15g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.161g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 347kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 189mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 46.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.348g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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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79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.