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Teff vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Pork

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Pork has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 401% higher.
  • Teff is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
Teff
9
:
1
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +847.4%
Contains more Iron +777%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Manganese +102566.7%
Contains more Selenium +929.5%
Equal in Potassium - 423
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +847.4%
Contains more Iron +777%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Manganese +102566.7%
Contains more Selenium +929.5%
Equal in Potassium - 423

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
Teff
4
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.3%
Contains more Protein +105.4%
Contains more Fats +484.9%
Contains more Water +556.1%
Teff
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
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.3%
Contains more Protein +105.4%
Contains more Fats +484.9%
Contains more Water +556.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Pork Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 0g Teff
Protein 13.3g 27.32g Pork
Fats 2.38g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 73.13g 0g Teff
Calories 367kcal 242kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0g Pork
Fiber 8g 0g Teff
Calcium 180mg 19mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.87mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 28mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 246mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 423mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 62mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 2.39mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.073mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.009mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 9IU 7IU Teff
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.698mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.464mg Teff
Folate 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.51mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.068mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.376mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.428mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.686mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.301mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 5.23g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 1.2g Pork
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Teff
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.