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Teff vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Falafel

  • Teff has more Manganese, while Falafel has more Folate, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 94% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
Teff
2
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.9%
Contains more Calcium +10.2%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Potassium +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.2%

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
Teff
1
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +252.2%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +116.4%
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +60.3%
Contains more Other +252.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Falafel
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 3.87g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.65g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 19.86g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 101kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Calcium 49mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.05mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 50mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 120mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 107mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 8mg 294mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.226mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 2.86mg 0.691mg Teff
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.146mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 18µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.149mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.311mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.109mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.125mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.2mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.088mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g Falafel

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Teff
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.