Teff vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between teff and turmeric
- Teff has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, turmeric is higher in iron, manganese, fiber, copper, potassium, and vitamin E.
- Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 592% more than teff.
- Turmeric contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than teff. Teff contains 0.39mg of vitamin B1, while turmeric contains 0.058mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, uncooked and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +387.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +620.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +572.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +605.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~67.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +92.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +283.9% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.45g
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 55mg | 592% |
| Manganese | 9.24mg | 19.8mg | 459% |
| Fiber | 8g | 22.7g | 59% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.3mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 2080mg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.107mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.058mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 299mg | 19% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 1.35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 13.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.542mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 4.5mg | 8% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 9.68g | 7% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 49.2mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 208mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 1.838g | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 312kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 6.2µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 67.14g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.756g | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 3.25g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.