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Teff vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut contains less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Teff.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 395% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 21 times less Phosphorus than Teff. Teff contains 429mg of Phosphorus, while Sauerkraut contains 20mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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
10
:
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Magnesium +1315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2045%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1810.5%
Contains more Copper +743.8%
Contains more Manganese +6019.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Magnesium +1315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2045%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1810.5%
Contains more Copper +743.8%
Contains more Manganese +6019.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +912.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +584.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1361.5%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +1608.6%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Water +949%
Equal in Other - 2.15
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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +1361.5%
Contains more Fats +1600%
Contains more Carbs +1608.6%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Water +949%
Equal in Other - 2.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4430.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1498.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4430.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1498.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +421.4%
Contains more Fructose +1075%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
95% 2%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +421.4%
Contains more Fructose +1075%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 1.38g Teff
Protein 13.3g 0.91g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.14g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 4.28g Teff
Calories 367kcal 19kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0.04g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 8g 2.9g Teff
Calcium 180mg 30mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 1.47mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 13mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 20mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 170mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 661mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.19mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.096mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.151mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 0.6µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.021mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.022mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.143mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.093mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.13mg Teff
Folate 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 1.9µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.008mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.025mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.021mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.029mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.031mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.009mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.023mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.03mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.016mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.013g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.067g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.