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Teff vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Spelt

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Spelt is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 272% more.
  • Teff contains 7 times more Calcium than Spelt. Teff contains 180mg of Calcium, while Spelt contains 27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, uncooked and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 54% 38% 286% 270% 99% 184% 1.6% 1205% 24%
Spelt
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.9%
~equal in Potassium ~388mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.28mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~401mg

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 1.6% 0% 98% 62% 63% 57% 111% 0% 4.8% 0% 7.1%
Spelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +89.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.364mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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
Spelt
3
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
~equal in Protein ~14.57g
~equal in Fats ~2.43g
~equal in Carbs ~70.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.406g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
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
Spelt
3
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +95.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +47.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +15.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +51400%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.59g
~equal in 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.
Teff Spelt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Spelt Opinion
Calories 367kcal 338kcal Teff
Protein 13.3g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 2.38g 2.43g Spelt
Net carbs 65.13g 59.49g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 70.19g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 136mg Teff
Calcium 180mg 27mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 388mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 4.44mg Teff
Sugar 1.84g 6.82g Teff
Fiber 8g 10.7g Spelt
Copper 0.81mg 0.511mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 3.28mg Teff
Starch 36.56g 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 429mg 401mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 8mg Spelt
Vitamin A 9IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 9.24mg 2.983mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.364mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.113mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.23mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 45µg Spelt
Choline 13.1mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.445g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 1.258g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.132mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.443mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.068mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.376mg 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.428mg 0.258mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.686mg 0.681mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0.47g 0.24g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.065g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Teff
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.