Teff vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and marinara sauce different?
- Teff is higher in manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 118% higher.
- Teff contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than marinara sauce. While teff contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, marinara sauce contains only 0.024mg.
Teff, cooked and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +455% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1987.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.1% |
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 | +662.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.137mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 3.917mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.081mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.78mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 34mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.41g | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 8.06g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 51kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)