Teff vs. Hominy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Teff and Hominy
- The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 in Teff is higher than in Hominy.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 121% more than Hominy.
- Teff contains 61 times more Vitamin B1 than Hominy. While Teff contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, Hominy contains only 0.003mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Teff is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Hominy, canned, white.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +390% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1088.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +653.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3985.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2654.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1840% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 1.48g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.88g |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 11.76g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 14.26g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.62mg |
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| Sugar | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 345mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 3.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.123g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.231g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.076mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.045mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hominy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.