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 for 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.
- Millet raw has a higher glycemic index than teff.
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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +512.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +231.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 | +130.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +778.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +372.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.75mg | 58% |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.632mg | 53% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 4.72mg | 24% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 285mg | 24% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 8.5g | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.384mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.29mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.421mg | 20% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 72.85g | 18% |
Folate | 18µg | 85µg | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.848mg | 17% | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 114mg | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.134g | 14% | |
Protein | 3.87g | 11.02g | 14% |
Calories | 101kcal | 378kcal | 14% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 3.01mg | 12% |
Fats | 0.65g | 4.22g | 5% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.68mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
Calcium | 49mg | 8mg | 4% |
Potassium | 107mg | 195mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.723g | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.773g | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 64.35g | N/A |
Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
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:
11.02 g
Fats:
4.22 g
Carbs:
72.85 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater | +764.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +549.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +266.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +369.6% |