Teff vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Teff and Nutmeg?
- Teff is higher in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Nutmeg is higher in Fiber, and Copper.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 276% more.
- Teff has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Nutmeg. While Teff has 0.27mg of Vitamin B2, Nutmeg has only 0.057mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Teff is lower.
We used Teff, uncooked and Spices, nutmeg, ground types 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.
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Iron
+151%
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Phosphorus
+101.4%
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Potassium
+22%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+68.8%
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Manganese
+218.6%
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Selenium
+175%
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Copper
+26.8%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Equal in Magnesium - 183
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Iron
+151%
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Phosphorus
+101.4%
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Potassium
+22%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+68.8%
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Manganese
+218.6%
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Selenium
+175%
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Copper
+26.8%
Equal in Calcium - 184
Equal in Magnesium - 183
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.
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12.7%
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Vitamin B2
+373.7%
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Vitamin B3
+158.9%
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Vitamin B6
+201.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1033.3%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12.7%
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Vitamin B2
+373.7%
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Vitamin B3
+158.9%
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Vitamin B6
+201.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1033.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+127.7%
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Carbs
+48.4%
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Water
+41.6%
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Fats
+1425.6%
Equal in Other - 2.33
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Protein
+127.7%
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Carbs
+48.4%
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+41.6%
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+1425.6%
Equal in Other - 2.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+206%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+446.7%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+206%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+446.7%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 28.49g |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 5.84g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 36.31g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 49.29g |
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| Calories | 367kcal | 525kcal |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 2.99g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 20.8g |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 184mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 3.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 183mg |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 213mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 350mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.027mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 2.9mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 102IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.299mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.16mg |
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| Folate | 76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 25.94g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 3.22g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.35g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
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.