Teff vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and Peruvian groundcherry
- Teff has more iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A.
- Teff covers your daily iron needs 83% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 20 times less calcium than teff. Teff has 180mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +663% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +972.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +552.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +868.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 402% | |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 1mg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 40mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 37% | |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 33% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.11mg | 23% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 1.9g | 23% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 11.2g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.04mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 9mg | 17% |
| Calories | 367kcal | 53kcal | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Potassium | 427mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.38g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 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
31%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)