Teff vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between teff and bananas
- Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium, while bananas have more vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 113% more than bananas.
- Teff contains 10 times more calcium than bananas. While teff contains 49mg of calcium, bananas contain only 5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Bananas, raw.
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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 | +85.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +880% |
| Contains more IronIron | +688.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +640% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +445.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +959.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +490.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.27mg | 113% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.26mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.367mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.078mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.031mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.09g | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 22.84g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)