Teff vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Teff and Flax seeds
- Teff has more Manganese, and Iron, however, Flax seeds are richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 294% more.
- Teff contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, uncooked and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 IronIron | +33.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +477.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +321.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +126.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +500.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1671.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1177.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2582.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +82.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +85.5% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 534kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 42.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 28.88g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 392mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 255mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 813mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 5.73mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 27.3g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.22mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 4.34mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 642mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.31mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 87µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 28.73g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.472mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g |
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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
31%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins