Teff vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and jerusalem artichoke different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, jerusalem artichoke is richer in iron and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 122% higher.
- Teff contains 9 times more zinc than jerusalem artichoke. While teff contains 1.11mg of zinc, jerusalem artichoke contains only 0.12mg.
- Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than teff (57).
Teff, cooked and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.1% |
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Water
~78.01g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.06mg | 122% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.4mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 429mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 73kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 17.44g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 15.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)