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Teff vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Veggie burger different?

  • Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 360% higher.
  • Teff contains 4 times more Copper than Veggie burger. While Teff contains 0.81mg of Copper, Veggie burger contains only 0.2mg.
  • Teff has less Sodium.

Teff, uncooked and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Iron +216.6%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.1%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +871.6%
Contains more Selenium +413.6%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Iron +216.6%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.1%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +871.6%
Contains more Selenium +413.6%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +412.5%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Water +594%
Equal in Other - 2.52
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Carbs +412.5%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Water +594%
Equal in Other - 2.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +532.5%
Contains more Glucose +180.8%
Contains more Fructose +261.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.62
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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +532.5%
Contains more Glucose +180.8%
Contains more Fructose +261.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 9.37g Teff
Protein 13.3g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 2.38g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 73.13g 14.27g Teff
Calories 367kcal 177kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g 5.78g Teff
Fructose 0.47g 0.13g Teff
Sugar 1.84g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 8g 4.9g Teff
Calcium 180mg 136mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 2.41mg Teff
Magnesium 184mg 56mg Teff
Phosphorus 429mg 206mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 333mg Teff
Sodium 12mg 569mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.26mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.2mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 0.951mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 9IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.244mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.942mg 0.289mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 0.303mg Teff
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 1.9µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.51mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.068mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.376mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.428mg 0.291mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.686mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.44g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g 0.081g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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