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Teff vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Tart

  • Teff has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber, while Tart has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Copper is 82% higher.
  • Tart contains 13 times less Zinc than Teff. Teff contains 3.63mg of Zinc, while Tart contains 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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
Teff
9
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.3%
Contains more Potassium +547%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +1196.4%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Selenium +193.2%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Tart
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +123.1%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.3%
Contains more Potassium +547%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +1196.4%
Contains more Copper +1009.6%
Contains more Selenium +193.2%

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
Teff
4
:
8
Tart
Tart
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +10455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Teff
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%
Tart
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +10455.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Tart
Tart
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Equal in Carbs - 76.8
Teff
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
Tart
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Other +100.8%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Water +36.5%
Equal in Carbs - 76.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
1
Tart
Tart
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Tart
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Tart Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 75.3g Tart
Protein 13.3g 3.99g Teff
Fats 2.38g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 73.13g 76.8g Tart
Calories 367kcal 372kcal Tart
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 4.87g Teff
Fiber 8g 1.5g Teff
Calcium 180mg 44mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 3.42mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 44mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 93mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 66mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 361mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.28mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.073mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 9IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.285mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.38mg Teff
Folate 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.4µg Teff
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
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.393g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.878g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.