Teff vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and lettuce?
- Teff is richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, yet lettuce is richer in vitamin A.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 113% higher.
- Teff has 8 times more copper than lettuce. Teff has 0.226mg of copper, while lettuce has 0.029mg.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index than teff.
We used Teff, cooked and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +284.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +679.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +313.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1044% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.3% |
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 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +592% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.25mg | 113% |
| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.029mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.86mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 2.87g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Folate | 18µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.36g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 194mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.022mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)