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Teff vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are teff and salmon raw different?

  • Teff is higher in manganese, iron, and fiber; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 133% higher.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than teff (57).

Teff, cooked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw are the varieties used 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.
Teff
6
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more IronIron +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%

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
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 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 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1051.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.7%
Contains more FatsFats +875.4%
Contains more OtherOther +671%
~equal in Water ~68.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Manganese 2.86mg 0.016mg 124%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.818mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 7.86mg 43%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Protein 3.87g 19.84g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.38mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 17%
Iron 2.05mg 0.8mg 16%
Potassium 107mg 490mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Phosphorus 120mg 200mg 11%
Fats 0.65g 6.34g 9%
Carbs 19.86g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 5%
Magnesium 50mg 29mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.981g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.226mg 4%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.64mg 4%
Calcium 49mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.226mg 0.25mg 3%
Calories 101kcal 142kcal 2%
Folate 18µg 25µg 2%
Sodium 8mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 17.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.