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Teff vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between teff and pollock

  • Teff has more manganese, iron, and copper; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 153% more than teff.
  • Pollock has 159 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 2.86mg of manganese, while pollock has 0.018mg.
  • Teff contains less sodium.
  • Teff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of teff is 57, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +266.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15788.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.5%

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Pollock
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +506.7%
Contains more FatsFats +81.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.9%
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Manganese 2.86mg 0.018mg 124%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Protein 3.87g 23.48g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Phosphorus 120mg 267mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 3.949mg 19%
Iron 2.05mg 0.56mg 19%
Copper 0.226mg 0.06mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.329mg 18%
Sodium 8mg 419mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.223mg 15%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.054mg 11%
Potassium 107mg 430mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Magnesium 50mg 81mg 7%
Carbs 19.86g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.57mg 5%
Folate 18µg 3µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Calcium 49mg 72mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.159g 1%
Calories 101kcal 111kcal 1%
Fats 0.65g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 17.06g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Teff
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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/168918/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.