Teff vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Teff and Khorasan wheat
- Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 283% more than Khorasan wheat.
- Khorasan wheat has 8 times less Calcium than Teff. Teff has 180mg of Calcium, while Khorasan wheat has 22mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, uncooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +718.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1752.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.54g
~equal in
Carbs
~70.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +176.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +17.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +327.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +43.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +65500% |
~equal in
Lactose
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~equal in
Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 367kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 14.54g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 2.13g |
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 59.48g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 70.58g |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 403mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 3.77mg |
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| Sugar | 1.84g | 7.84g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 11.1g |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.506mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 3.68mg |
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| Starch | 36.56g | 52.41g |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 364mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 2.735mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 81.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 6.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.949mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 25.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.213g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.621g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.13mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.442mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.566mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.112mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.416mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.251mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.772mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.687mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.379mg |
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| Fructose | 0.47g | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 0.048g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
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Comparison summary
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 - 6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)