Teff vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and butterbur different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium; however, butterbur is richer in potassium and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 112% higher.
- Teff contains 21 times more iron than butterbur. While teff contains 2.05mg of iron, butterbur contains only 0.1mg.
Teff, cooked and Butterbur, (fuki), raw 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 | +257.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +593.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +943.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +512.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +892.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +450.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.274mg | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 655mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 12mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.02mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.103mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 0.39g | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 3.61g | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 103mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 14kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 3.61g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.096mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.