Teff vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Teff and Safflower
- Teff has more Manganese, and Iron, while Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 314% more than Safflower.
- Teff contains 2 times more Iron than Safflower. While Teff contains 7.63mg of Iron, Safflower contains only 4.9mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Teff is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.
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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.
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Calcium
+130.8%
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Iron
+55.7%
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Manganese
+358.8%
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Magnesium
+91.8%
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Phosphorus
+50.1%
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Potassium
+60.9%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Copper
+115.7%
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Calcium
+130.8%
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Iron
+55.7%
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Manganese
+358.8%
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Magnesium
+91.8%
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Phosphorus
+50.1%
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Potassium
+60.9%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Copper
+115.7%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+47.2%
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Vitamin A
+455.6%
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Vitamin B1
+198.2%
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Vitamin B2
+53.7%
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Vitamin B5
+327.8%
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Vitamin B6
+142.7%
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Vitamin B3
+47.2%
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Vitamin A
+455.6%
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Vitamin B1
+198.2%
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Vitamin B2
+53.7%
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Vitamin B5
+327.8%
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Vitamin B6
+142.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+113.3%
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Water
+56.9%
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Protein
+21.7%
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Fats
+1515.5%
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+130.4%
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Carbs
+113.3%
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+56.9%
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Protein
+21.7%
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Fats
+1515.5%
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+130.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+723.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2535.2%
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Saturated Fat
-87.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+723.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2535.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 34.29g |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 16.18g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 38.45g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 34.29g |
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| Calories | 367kcal | 517kcal |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Sugar | 1.84g |
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| Fiber | 8g |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 4.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 353mg |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 644mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 687mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 5.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.747mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 2.014mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 1.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.284mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 4.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 1.17mg |
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| Folate | 160µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.183mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.586mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.717mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.154mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.534mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.284mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.806mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.452mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 3.682g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 4.848g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 28.223g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
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Comparison summary
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 - 3.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.