Teff vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and corn raw
- Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, and zinc; however, corn raw is richer in folate and vitamin B3.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 117% more than corn raw.
- Corn raw has 25 times less calcium than teff. Teff has 49mg of calcium, while corn raw has 2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.
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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 | +35.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +318.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1654.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.3% |
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 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~18.7g
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Water
~76.05g
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Other
~0.63g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 0.163mg | 117% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.52mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.054mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.46mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.77mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 270mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 1% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 86kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 1.35g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 18.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)