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Teff vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Teff and Soy sauce

  • Soy sauce has less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 357% more than Soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce contains 19 times less Copper than Teff. Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, while Soy sauce contains 0.043mg.
  • Teff has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +148.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +317.2%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +807.7%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Equal in Potassium - 435
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 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +148.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +317.2%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +807.7%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Equal in Potassium - 435

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
:
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +317.5%
Contains more Carbs +1383.4%
Contains more Water +706.7%
Contains more Other +541.8%
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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +317.5%
Contains more Carbs +1383.4%
Contains more Water +706.7%
Contains more Other +541.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
5
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +143.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +143.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Soy sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 4.13g Teff
Protein 13.3g 8.14g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.57g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 4.93g Teff
Calories 367kcal 53kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 8g 0.8g Teff
Calcium 180mg 33mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 1.45mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 74mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 166mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 12mg 5493mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.87mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.043mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 1.018mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 0.5µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.033mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.165mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.196mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.297mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.148mg Teff
Folate 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.096mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.271mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.318mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.537mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.428mg 0.097mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.353mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.332mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.174mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.088g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.263g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5481mg)
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 - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.376g)

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.