Teff vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and borage?
- Teff is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc, yet borage is richer in vitamin A, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 109% higher.
- Teff has 6 times more zinc than borage. Teff has 1.11mg of zinc, while borage has 0.2mg.
We used Teff, cooked and Borage, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +719.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61% |
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 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +549% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.349mg | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 210µg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.3mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 470mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 3.06g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 21kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.9mg | 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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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.