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Teff vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Soybean meal

  • Teff has more Manganese, while Soybean meal has more Copper, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 237% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 Manganese +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Potassium +483.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Copper +146.9%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Manganese +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Potassium +483.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Copper +146.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Protein +269.9%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Fats - 2.39
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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Protein +269.9%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Fats - 2.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.045
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.045

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 35.89g Teff
Protein 13.3g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 2.38g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 73.13g 35.89g Teff
Calories 367kcal 337kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Soybean meal
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 180mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 7.63mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 184mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 429mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 427mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 12mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 3.63mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.81mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 9.24mg 3.8mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 3.3µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.251mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 2.587mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.51mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.501mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.068mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.376mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.428mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.686mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.301mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.409g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 1.045g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

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 - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.