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Teff vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between teff and chicken sandwich

  • Teff has more manganese, copper, and magnesium; however, chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Teff covers your daily manganese needs 115% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less copper than teff. Teff contains 0.226mg of copper, while chicken sandwich contains 0.067mg.
  • Teff has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1205.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.2%

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.
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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +749.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.1%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1621.5%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 2.86mg 0.219mg 115%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 7.72mg 43%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 8mg 753mg 32%
Protein 3.87g 16.28g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.383mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.3mg 21%
Copper 0.226mg 0.067mg 18%
Fats 0.65g 11.19g 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 10%
Phosphorus 120mg 185mg 9%
Folate 18µg 47µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Calories 101kcal 250kcal 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Magnesium 50mg 24mg 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.61mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.23mg 4%
Iron 2.05mg 1.77mg 4%
Potassium 107mg 245mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Calcium 49mg 58mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 19.86g 20.89g 0%
Net carbs 17.06g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.