Teff vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Teff and Amaranth grain
- Amaranth grain has less Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 87% more than Amaranth grain.
- Amaranth grain contains 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Teff. Teff contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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.
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Zinc
+29.1%
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Copper
+51.7%
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Manganese
+234.9%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Potassium
+26.2%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1
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Zinc
+29.1%
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Copper
+51.7%
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Manganese
+234.9%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Potassium
+26.2%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1
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.
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Vitamin B1
+1120%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+286.8%
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Vitamin B6
+16.5%
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Folate
+22.2%
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Vitamin B1
+1120%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+286.8%
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Vitamin B6
+16.5%
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Folate
+22.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+143.1%
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Other
+11.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Carbs - 18.69
Equal in Water - 75.16
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
3.8 g
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1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Fats
+143.1%
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+11.6%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Carbs - 18.69
Equal in Water - 75.16
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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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 101kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 22µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.
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.