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Teff vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Cayenne pepper

  • Teff has more Manganese, and Copper, while Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 315% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Teff contains 2 times more Copper than Cayenne pepper. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg

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
2
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%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4126.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +293.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +625.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.9%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g
~equal in Water ~8.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +366.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 367kcal 318kcal Teff
Protein 13.3g 12.01g Teff
Fats 2.38g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 65.13g 29.43g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 56.63g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 152mg Teff
Calcium 180mg 148mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.63mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 1.84g 10.34g Teff
Fiber 8g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.81mg 0.373mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 2.48mg Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 293mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 30mg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 9.24mg 2mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.328mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 1.9µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 13.1mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.449g 3.26g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
125%
Cayenne pepper

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 - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.811g)
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 - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.