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Teff vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Potato bread

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Teff is higher than in Potato bread.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 391% more than Potato bread.
  • Teff contains 9 times more Copper than Potato bread. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Potato bread contains only 0.094mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Bread, potato.

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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 Iron +239.1%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +152.1%
Contains more Copper +761.7%
Contains more Manganese +3552.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +239.1%
Contains more Magnesium +557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +152.1%
Contains more Copper +761.7%
Contains more Manganese +3552.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Equal in Calcium - 188

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +257.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +55.4%
Contains more Fats +31.5%
Contains more Water +280.4%
Contains more Other +58.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Carbs +55.4%
Contains more Fats +31.5%
Contains more Water +280.4%
Contains more Other +58.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 40.77g Teff
Protein 13.3g 12.5g Teff
Fats 2.38g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 73.13g 47.07g Teff
Calories 367kcal 266kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 9.38g Teff
Fiber 8g 6.3g Teff
Calcium 180mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 7.63mg 2.25mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 28mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 369mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 12mg 375mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.44mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.094mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.253mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 9IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.188mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.106mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 1.25mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.817mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.232mg Teff
Folate 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 1.9µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.081mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.224mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.268mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.44mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.311mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.112mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.285mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.305mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.143mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0g Teff
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 Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.