Teff vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and pistachios
- Teff has more manganese; however, pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 123% higher.
- Pistachios have 2 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 2.86mg of manganese, while pistachios have 1.2mg.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.
Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 ManganeseManganese | +138.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +857.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +308.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1652.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1614.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +420.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6872.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 1.7mg | 123% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 1.3mg | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 96% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.2mg | 72% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 45.32g | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 58% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.87mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 490mg | 53% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 20.16g | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 10.6g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 27% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 1025mg | 27% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 560kcal | 23% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.92mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 121mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Folate | 18µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 27.17g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)