Teff vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and pecan
- Teff has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, pecan has more copper and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 206% higher.
- Pecan has 3 times less iron than teff. Teff has 7.63mg of iron, while pecan has 2.53mg.
- Teff is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Nuts, pecans.
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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 | +52.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +427.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2923.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6827.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1918.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7847.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1725% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1075% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +529% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 4.5mg | 206% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 21.614g | 137% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 71.97g | 107% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 40.801g | 101% |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 2.53mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.2mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 6.18g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.66mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 277mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.21mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 13.86g | 20% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 691kcal | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 0.46g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.167mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 9.17g | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 4.53mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 9.6g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 40.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.863mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 3.8µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 3.5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 427mg | 410mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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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
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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 - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins