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Teff vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between teff and summer squash

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in teff is higher than in summer squash.
  • Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 394% more than summer squash.
  • Teff contains 22 times more iron than summer squash. While teff contains 7.63mg of iron, summer squash contains only 0.35mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Teff
9
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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +982.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains more IronIron +2080%
Contains more CopperCopper +1488.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1151.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1028.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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.
Teff
6
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% 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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
4
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +999.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1222.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2083%
Contains more OtherOther +282.3%
Contains more WaterWater +973%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
21% 28% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3581.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1103.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1966.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +102.1%
~equal in Glucose ~0.75g
~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 Summer squash
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Summer squash DV% diff.
Manganese 9.24mg 0.175mg 394%
Iron 7.63mg 0.35mg 91%
Copper 0.81mg 0.051mg 84%
Phosphorus 429mg 38mg 56%
Magnesium 184mg 17mg 40%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.29mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.048mg 29%
Fiber 8g 1.1g 28%
Protein 13.3g 1.21g 24%
Carbs 73.13g 3.35g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.218mg 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.487mg 18%
Calories 367kcal 16kcal 18%
Calcium 180mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.155mg 16%
Starch 36.56g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.142mg 10%
Selenium 4.4µg 0.2µg 8%
Folate 29µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.089g 7%
Potassium 427mg 262mg 5%
Fats 2.38g 0.18g 3%
Saturated fat 0.449g 0.044g 2%
Fructose 0.47g 0.95g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.589g 0.016g 1%
Choline 13.1mg 6.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 65.13g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 1.84g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 12mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.51mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 1.068mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.376mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.428mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.686mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0.025mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
12%
Summer squash

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 - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.