Teff vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and parsley different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber; however, parsley is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1365% higher.
- Teff contains 58 times more manganese than parsley. While teff contains 9.24mg of manganese, parsley contains only 0.16mg.
Teff, uncooked and Parsley, fresh are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +443.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +639.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5675% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +353.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +435.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86215.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1055.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +894.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +763.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1640µg | 1365% |
| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.16mg | 395% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% | |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.149mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 58mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Folate | 152µg | 38% | |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 50mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.09mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.086mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 1.07mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 6.33g | 22% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 2.97g | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 3.3g | 19% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 6.2mg | 18% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.098mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.313mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.124g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 554mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 0.79g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.132g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
49%
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 - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.317g)
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.