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Teff vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between teff and rainbow trout

  • Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, and fiber, while rainbow trout has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 179% more than teff.
  • Rainbow trout has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rainbow trout is 0, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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
7
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 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96%
Contains more IronIron +561.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%

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
2
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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
3
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% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +762.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +415.2%
Contains more FatsFats +850.8%
~equal in Water ~73.8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.3µg 179%
Manganese 2.86mg 0.011mg 124%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 79%
Selenium 23.6µg 43%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 33%
Protein 3.87g 19.94g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 5.567mg 29%
Iron 2.05mg 0.31mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Copper 0.226mg 0.046mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.34mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 16%
Phosphorus 120mg 226mg 15%
Choline 65mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Fats 0.65g 6.18g 9%
Potassium 107mg 377mg 8%
Carbs 19.86g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 1.383g 6%
Magnesium 50mg 25mg 6%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.45mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calories 101kcal 141kcal 2%
Folate 18µg 11µg 2%
Sodium 8mg 51mg 2%
Calcium 49mg 25mg 2%
Net carbs 17.06g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.815mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Rainbow trout
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
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.