Teff vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and cashew
- Teff has more manganese; however, cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 219% more than teff.
- Cashew has 2 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 2.86mg of manganese, while cashew has 1.655mg.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of teff is 57, while the glycemic index of cashew is 25.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +484% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +516.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +871.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.2% |
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 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +329.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1341% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +370.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6646.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 2.195mg | 219% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 593mg | 68% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 43.85g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 59% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 292mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 6.68mg | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 52% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.655mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 5.78mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 35% | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 18.22g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.417mg | 25% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 553kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.423mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 660mg | 16% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 30.19g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 25µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.062mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)