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Teff vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Drumstick tree

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Drumstick tree has more Potassium, and Folate.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 113% more than Drumstick tree.
  • Teff contains 6 times more Iron than Drumstick tree. While Teff contains 2.05mg of Iron, Drumstick tree contains only 0.36mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Drumstick pods, 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.
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +469.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1004.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg

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% 0.12% 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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +225%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 101kcal 37kcal Teff
Protein 3.87g 2.1g Teff
Fats 0.65g 0.2g Teff
Vitamin C 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 17.06g 5.33g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 8.53g Teff
Magnesium 50mg 45mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 30mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 2.05mg 0.36mg Teff
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.226mg 0.084mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.45mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 50mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 42mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Manganese 2.86mg 0.259mg Teff
Selenium 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.053mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.62mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 18µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.