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Teff vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between teff and flank steak

  • Teff has more manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B1, while flank steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 124% higher.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of flank steak is 0, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31677.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%

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% 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% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-1250%
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1166.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Flank steak DV% diff.
Manganese 2.86mg 0.009mg 124%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 29.4µg 53%
Protein 3.87g 27.66g 48%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 7.363mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.579mg 37%
Zinc 1.11mg 4.9mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Copper 0.226mg 0.082mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.395g 15%
Phosphorus 120mg 210mg 13%
Fats 0.65g 8.23g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.075mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.133mg 8%
Potassium 107mg 339mg 7%
Carbs 19.86g 0g 7%
Magnesium 50mg 23mg 6%
Calories 101kcal 192kcal 5%
Iron 2.05mg 1.74mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 20mg 3%
Sodium 8mg 56mg 2%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 17.06g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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 - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.