Teff vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between teff and escarole?
- Teff is higher in manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet escarole is higher in folate and vitamin A.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 108% more.
- Teff has 6 times more vitamin B6 than escarole. While teff has 0.097mg of vitamin B6, escarole has only 0.016mg.
- The glycemic index of escarole is lower.
We used Teff, cooked and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +284.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +445.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +642.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129% |
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 | +210.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.9% |
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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| 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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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 177% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.385mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.72mg | 17% |
| Folate | 18µg | 78µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.087mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.059mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 94µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.016mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 3.07g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.312mg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 19kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 245mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Calcium | 49mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.021mg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Escarole 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 ($)