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Teff vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Teff and Arborio rice?

  • Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, yet Arborio rice is richer in Folate.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 109% higher.
  • Teff has 49 times more Calcium than Arborio rice. Teff has 49mg of Calcium, while Arborio rice has 1mg.

We used Teff, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 +4800%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +213.9%
Contains more Manganese +701.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +227.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Folate +227.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Equal in Water - 68.53
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Other +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 3.87g 2.36g Teff
Fats 0.65g 0.19g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 101kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 49mg 1mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 1.46mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 8mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 33mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 26mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.11mg 0.4mg Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.072mg Teff
Manganese 2.86mg 0.357mg Teff
Selenium 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.164mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.016mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.059mg Teff
Folate 18µg 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.027mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg 0.084mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.102mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg 0.195mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg 0.085mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg 0.056mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.126mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.144mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg 0.056mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.051g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Arborio rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Teff
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.