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Teff vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Sunflower seeds different?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, and Iron, while Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 317% more than Sunflower seeds.

Teff, uncooked and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +373.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1104.5%

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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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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more CholineCholine +320.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.7%
Contains more WaterWater +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2062.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3045.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2060.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +303.2%
~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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 367kcal 584kcal Sunflower seeds
Protein 13.3g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 2.38g 51.46g Sunflower seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 65.13g 11.4g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 20g Teff
Magnesium 184mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 180mg 78mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 7.63mg 5.25mg Teff
Sugar 1.84g 2.62g Teff
Fiber 8g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0.81mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 3.63mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Starch 36.56g Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 12mg 9mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 9IU 50IU Sunflower seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin E 0.08mg 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Manganese 9.24mg 1.95mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Teff
Folate 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 13.1mg 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 0.449g 4.455g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 18.528g Sunflower seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.51mg 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.068mg 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.376mg 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.428mg 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 0.686mg 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.301mg 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
207%
Sunflower seeds

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 - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds 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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.