Teff vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Teff and Lemon
- The amount of Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Teff is higher than in Lemon.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Lemon.
- Teff contains 19 times more Zinc than Lemon. While Teff contains 1.11mg of Zinc, Lemon contains only 0.06mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +510.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +357.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +809% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.