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.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
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:
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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 3485% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 1.743mg | 169% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 163% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 67.1g | 102% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 725mg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 376mg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 73% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.223mg | 71% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 60% | |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.617mg | 36% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 659kcal | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 4.06mg | 27% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 14.32g | 21% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.5g | 19% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 659mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 160mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.43mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.295mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 11.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)