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Teff vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Teff and Bean

  • Teff has more Iron, however, Bean has more Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Iron is 22% more.
  • Teff has 2 times more Magnesium than Bean. Teff has 50mg of Magnesium, while Bean has 32mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, cooked and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Bean
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +606.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
~equal in Calcium ~50mg
~equal in Copper ~0.206mg

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Bean
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Bean
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
~equal in Carbs ~20.49g
~equal in Water ~72.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Bean Opinion
Calories 101kcal 105kcal Bean
Protein 3.87g 4.8g Bean
Fats 0.65g 0.4g Teff
Vitamin C 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 17.06g 14.99g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 20.49g Bean
Magnesium 50mg 32mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 50mg Bean
Potassium 107mg 296mg Bean
Iron 2.05mg 0.29mg Teff
Sugar 7.78g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 5.5g Bean
Copper 0.226mg 0.206mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.4mg Bean
Phosphorus 120mg 104mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 2IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 4.5µg Bean
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.06mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.43mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.13mg Bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 18µg 24µg Bean
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g Bean
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Teff
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
Bean 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.

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.