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Teff vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Teff and Millet raw

  • Teff has more Manganese, however, Millet raw has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Millet raw is 58% higher.
  • Millet raw has 2 times less Manganese than Teff. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while Millet raw has 1.632mg.

Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Millet, 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.
Teff
Teff
2
:
8
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +75.2%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +231.9%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Manganese +75.2%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Copper +231.9%

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
Teff
1
:
10
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.9%
Contains more Folate +372.2%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.9%
Contains more Folate +372.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
1
:
4
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Water +764.2%
Contains more Protein +184.8%
Contains more Fats +549.2%
Contains more Carbs +266.8%
Contains more Other +369.6%
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Water +764.2%
Contains more Protein +184.8%
Contains more Fats +549.2%
Contains more Carbs +266.8%
Contains more Other +369.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 17.06g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 3.87g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 0.65g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 19.86g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 101kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Fiber 2.8g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 49mg 8mg Teff
Iron 2.05mg 3.01mg Millet raw
Magnesium 50mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 120mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 107mg 195mg Millet raw
Sodium 8mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.11mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.226mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 2.86mg 1.632mg Teff
Selenium 2.7µg Millet raw
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 18µg 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.149mg 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 0.311mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.109mg 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.125mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.2mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.088mg 0.236mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
9%
Teff
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.