Teff vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and gingerbread different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and zinc; however, gingerbread is richer in iron, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 95% higher.
- Teff contains 3 times more zinc than gingerbread. While teff contains 1.11mg of zinc, gingerbread contains only 0.39mg.
- Teff has less sodium.
- Teff has a lower glycemic index (57) than gingerbread (86).
Teff, cooked and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +318.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +310.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2423.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.3% |
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Protein
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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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.683mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 28% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 16.4g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 18% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 356kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.88mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 49.2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.162mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.738mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread 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 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.