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Teff vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between teff and broad bean raw?

  • Teff is richer in manganese and iron, yet broad bean raw is richer in folate, vitamin B2, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 96% higher.
  • Teff has 2 times more magnesium than broad bean raw. Teff has 50mg of magnesium, while broad bean raw has 33mg.
  • Teff has a lower glycemic index than broad bean raw.

We used Teff, cooked and Beans, fava, in pod, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +332.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~129mg

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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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% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +722.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.104mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%
~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 Broad bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 2.86mg 0.661mg 96%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Folate 18µg 148µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.29mg 20%
Copper 0.226mg 0.402mg 20%
Fiber 2.8g 7.5g 19%
Protein 3.87g 7.92g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 2.249mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Potassium 107mg 332mg 7%
Iron 2.05mg 1.55mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.133mg 4%
Magnesium 50mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Calories 101kcal 88kcal 1%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.104mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Sodium 8mg 25mg 1%
Phosphorus 120mg 129mg 1%
Zinc 1.11mg 1mg 1%
Calcium 49mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 19.86g 17.63g 1%
Fats 0.65g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 17.06g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.