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Teff vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between teff and brunost

  • Teff has more manganese and iron; however, brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 123% higher.
  • Brunost has 4 times less iron than teff. Teff has 2.05mg of iron, while brunost has 0.52mg.
  • Teff is lower in sodium.
  • Teff has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1216.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4087.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +457.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +588.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Brunost DV% diff.
Manganese 2.86mg 0.04mg 123%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 1.382mg 104%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Saturated fat 19.16g 87%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Phosphorus 120mg 444mg 46%
Fats 0.65g 29.51g 44%
Potassium 107mg 1409mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Calcium 49mg 400mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 8mg 600mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 20%
Iron 2.05mg 0.52mg 19%
Calories 101kcal 466kcal 18%
Copper 0.226mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.271mg 13%
Protein 3.87g 9.65g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.315mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Carbs 19.86g 42.65g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 6%
Magnesium 50mg 70mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.813mg 1%
Net carbs 17.06g 42.65g N/A
Zinc 1.11mg 1.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Teff
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.