Teff vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Teff and Barley different?
- Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Barley is richer in Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 113% higher.
- Teff contains 4 times more Calcium than Barley. While Teff contains 49mg of Calcium, Barley contains only 11mg.
Teff, cooked and Barley, pearled, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1004.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 | +120.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 2.26g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.44g |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 24.42g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 28.22g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 93mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.33mg |
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| Sugar | 0.28g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.259mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 2.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 13.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.093g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.057g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.077mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.083mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.154mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.043mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.127mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.111mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.051mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
8%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)