Teff vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between teff and corn grain?
- Teff is higher in manganese, yet corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 103% more.
We used Teff, cooked and Corn grain, yellow types 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 CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +489.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +541.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +622.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +629.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.485mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.622mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 28% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 74.26g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 127mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.3g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.385mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 3.627mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 210mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.201mg | 13% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 365kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 9.42g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.21mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.314mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.71mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 4.74g | 6% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 287mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.287mg | 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
8%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain 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 ($)