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Teff vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Malt

  • Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Malt has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 121% higher.
  • Malt contains 10 times less Iron than Teff. Teff contains 2.05mg of Iron, while Malt contains 0.21mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Teff
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +876.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +510.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%

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.
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Malt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 5.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
2
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
Contains more FatsFats +406.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%
~equal in Water ~81.34g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Malt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Malt Opinion
Calories 101kcal 85kcal Teff
Protein 3.87g 3.37g Teff
Fats 0.65g 3.29g Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg Malt
Net carbs 17.06g 10.7g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 11.2g Teff
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 15mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 98mg Malt
Potassium 107mg 172mg Malt
Iron 2.05mg 0.21mg Teff
Sugar 6.68g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.037mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.41mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 91mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 60mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Manganese 2.86mg 0.08mg Teff
Selenium 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.054mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.259mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.046mg Teff
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Folate 18µg 9µg Teff
Saturated Fat 1.883g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g Malt
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.149mg 0.143mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.311mg 0.268mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.125mg 0.074mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.15mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.193mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg 0.077mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Malt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Teff
12%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients
  2. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.