Teff vs Refried beans - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Teff and Refried beans
- Refried beans have less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 389% more than Refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Teff. Teff contains 3.363mg of Vitamin B3, while Refried beans contain 0.367mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+520.7%
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Iron
+429.9%
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Magnesium
+425.7%
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Phosphorus
+366.3%
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Potassium
+33.9%
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Sodium
-96.8%
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Zinc
+525.9%
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Copper
+527.9%
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Calcium
+520.7%
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Iron
+429.9%
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Magnesium
+425.7%
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Phosphorus
+366.3%
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Potassium
+33.9%
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Sodium
-96.8%
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Zinc
+525.9%
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Copper
+527.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+413.2%
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Vitamin B2
+241.8%
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Vitamin B3
+816.3%
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Vitamin B5
+398.4%
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Vitamin B6
+368%
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Vitamin E
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+10.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+413.2%
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Vitamin B2
+241.8%
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Vitamin B3
+816.3%
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Vitamin B5
+398.4%
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Vitamin B6
+368%
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Vitamin E
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+10.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+167.1%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+439.7%
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Other
+38.6%
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Water
+781.5%
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
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2.37 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Protein
+167.1%
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Fats
+18.4%
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Carbs
+439.7%
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+38.6%
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Water
+781.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+97.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.601
Saturated Fat:
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.543 g
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Saturated Fat
-28.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+97.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.601
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+392.1%
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Sucrose
+14.8%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
36.56 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
0.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+392.1%
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+14.8%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 65.13g | 9.85g |
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Protein | 13.3g | 4.98g |
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Fats | 2.38g | 2.01g |
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Carbs | 73.13g | 13.55g |
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Calories | 367kcal | 90kcal |
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Starch | 36.56g | 7.43g |
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Fructose | 0.47g | 0g |
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Sugar | 1.84g | 0.54g |
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Fiber | 8g | 3.7g |
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Calcium | 180mg | 29mg |
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Iron | 7.63mg | 1.44mg |
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Magnesium | 184mg | 35mg |
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Phosphorus | 429mg | 92mg |
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Potassium | 427mg | 319mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 370mg |
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Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.58mg |
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Copper | 0.81mg | 0.129mg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin C | 6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.076mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.367mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.189mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.103mg |
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Folate | 11µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.065mg |
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Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.231mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.242mg |
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Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.438mg |
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Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.377mg |
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Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.083mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.297mg |
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Valine | 0.686mg | 0.287mg |
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Histidine | 0.301mg | 153mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.631g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.601g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.543g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.169g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.