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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +2080%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1028.9%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +1151.7%
Contains more Copper +1488.2%
Contains more Manganese +5180%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +2080%
Contains more Magnesium +982.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1028.9%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Zinc +1151.7%
Contains more Copper +1488.2%
Contains more Manganese +5180%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.9%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +999.2%
Contains more Fats +1222.2%
Contains more Carbs +2083%
Contains more Other +282.3%
Contains more Water +973%
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 Protein +999.2%
Contains more Fats +1222.2%
Contains more Carbs +2083%
Contains more Other +282.3%
Contains more Water +973%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1103.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1103.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +102.1%
Equal in Glucose - 0.75
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +102.1%
Equal in Glucose - 0.75

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 2.25g Teff
Protein 13.3g 1.21g Teff
Fats 2.38g 0.18g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 3.35g Teff
Calories 367kcal 16kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 1.84g 2.2g Teff
Fiber 8g 1.1g Teff
Calcium 180mg 15mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.35mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 17mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 38mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 262mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 3.63mg 0.29mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.051mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.175mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 0.2µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.048mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.142mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 0.487mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.155mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.218mg Teff
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 1.9µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.011mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg 0.028mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.042mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg 0.069mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg 0.065mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg 0.017mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.041mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg 0.053mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg 0.025mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.016g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.089g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
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 - 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.