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Teff vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between teff and true morels

  • Teff has more manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, zinc, and calcium; however, true morels are richer in iron.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 376% more.
  • Teff contains 10 times more magnesium than true morels. Teff contains 184mg of magnesium, while true morels contain 19mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, uncooked and Mushrooms, morel, 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
8
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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +868.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1474.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more IronIron +59.6%
~equal in Potassium ~411mg

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
8
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% 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 0% 0% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
4
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.3%
Contains more FatsFats +317.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1333.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more WaterWater +916%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1032.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
5
95% 2%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff True morels DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 0.587mg 376%
Iron 7.63mg 12.18mg 57%
Magnesium 184mg 19mg 39%
Phosphorus 429mg 194mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.136mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.069mg 27%
Vitamin D 206IU 26%
Vitamin D 5.1µg 26%
Carbs 73.13g 5.1g 23%
Fiber 8g 2.8g 21%
Copper 0.81mg 0.625mg 21%
Protein 13.3g 3.12g 20%
Calories 367kcal 31kcal 17%
Zinc 3.63mg 2.03mg 15%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Calcium 180mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.44mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.252mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.205mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.433g 4%
Selenium 4.4µg 2.2µg 4%
Fats 2.38g 0.57g 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Choline 13.1mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.449g 0.065g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Fructose 0.47g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 0.052g 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 2.3g N/A
Potassium 427mg 411mg 0%
Sugar 1.84g 0.6g N/A
Sodium 12mg 21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.384g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.