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Teff vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Tuna

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 401% more than Tuna.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +729.3%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +706.7%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +729.3%
Contains more Magnesium +338.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +706.7%
Contains more Copper +1783.7%
Contains more Manganese +70976.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +2359.1%

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
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
3
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +303.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +682.1%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +303.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +682.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 0g Teff
Protein 13.3g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.38g 0.59g Teff
Carbs 73.13g 0g Teff
Calories 367kcal 130kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 0g Tuna
Fiber 8g 0g Teff
Calcium 180mg 4mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 0.92mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 42mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 333mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 12mg 54mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 0.45mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.043mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.013mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 9IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.134mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.137mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.334mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.1µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.51mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.501mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.068mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.376mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.428mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.686mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.301mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.02g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.138g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.175g Teff
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.