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Teff vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between teff and bran raw

  • Teff has more manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, bran raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Teff covers your daily manganese needs 157% more than bran raw.
  • Bran raw contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than teff. Teff contains 3.363mg of vitamin B3, while bran raw contains 0.934mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Oat bran, 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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.3%
Contains more IronIron +41%
Contains more CopperCopper +101%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +927.3%

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% 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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +195.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Carbs ~66.22g

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 5.63mg 157%
Selenium 4.4µg 45.2µg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 1.17mg 65%
Copper 0.81mg 0.403mg 45%
Phosphorus 429mg 734mg 44%
Fiber 8g 15.4g 30%
Iron 7.63mg 5.41mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.165mg 24%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.934mg 15%
Folate 52µg 13%
Calcium 180mg 58mg 12%
Magnesium 184mg 235mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.494mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 2.766g 11%
Protein 13.3g 17.3g 8%
Fats 2.38g 7.03g 7%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.01mg 6%
Calories 367kcal 246kcal 6%
Zinc 3.63mg 3.11mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.449g 1.328g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 2.376g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.22mg 4%
Potassium 427mg 566mg 4%
Choline 13.1mg 32.2mg 3%
Carbs 73.13g 66.22g 2%
Fructose 0.47g 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3.2µg 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 12mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Bran raw
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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.