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Teff vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Brazil nut

  • Teff has more Manganese, while Brazil nut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Copper is 169% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Teff. Teff contains 0.909mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut contains 0.295mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +652%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +515.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +671.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +504.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%

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.
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%
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.035mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.101mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2090.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270%
Contains more FatsFats +10223.1%
Contains more OtherOther +395.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 101kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 3.87g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.65g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 17.06g 4.24g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 11.74g Teff
Magnesium 50mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 49mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 107mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.05mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.226mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.11mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 120mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 8mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 2.86mg 1.223mg Teff
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.295mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 18µg 22µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.149mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.311mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.109mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.125mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.2mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.088mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.