Teff vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between teff and chard
- Teff has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and copper, while chard has more vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.
- Chard's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 122% higher.
- Chard contains 9 times less manganese than teff. Teff contains 2.86mg of manganese, while chard contains 0.334mg.
- The amount of sodium in teff is lower.
- Chard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chard is 32, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +38.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +756.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +413.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.2% |
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 | +438.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +712.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 327.3µg | 273% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.334mg | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 306µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 549mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 33mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 179mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 4.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.88g | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 2.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.1g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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 lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard 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 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.