Teff vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Teff and Basil?
- Teff is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Folate, and Potassium.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 74% more.
- Teff has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Basil. While Teff has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, Basil has only 0.034mg.
We used Teff, cooked and Basil, fresh types 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 ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +438.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +263650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +649.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.4% |
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Fats
~0.64g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 2.65g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.17mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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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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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
121%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.