Teff vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and millet flour
- Teff has more manganese; however, millet flour is richer in copper, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, and folate.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 81% more than millet flour.
- Millet flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet flour is 70, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Millet flour.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +562.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +764.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +553.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.002mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 59% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.535mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 6.02mg | 32% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 285mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.94mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.372mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.413mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 75.12g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 119mg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 10.75g | 14% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 382kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.63mg | 14% |
| Folate | 18µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 4.25g | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)