Teff vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and leek different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium; however, leek is richer in folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 103% higher.
- Teff contains 9 times more zinc than leek. While teff contains 1.11mg of zinc, leek contains only 0.12mg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index (32) than teff (57).
Teff, cooked and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +825% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +494.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.481mg | 103% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Folate | 18µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 14.15g | 2% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.025mg | 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.