Teff vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Teff and Oatmeal
- Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Oatmeal is higher in Vitamin A.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 377% more than Oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 12 times less Copper than Teff. Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, while Oatmeal contains 0.066mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +607.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1127.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +485.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +457.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1555.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4711.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +526.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +852.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +252.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +113.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.057mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g | 0g |
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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
31%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.