Teff vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Teff and Brazil nut
- Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3477% more than Teff.
- Brazil nut has 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Teff. Teff has 3.363mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
- Teff contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +214% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +655.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43468.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +412% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +377.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +522.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2719.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3954.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2178.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14524% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +275.8% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.409mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
31%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
1208%
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 - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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