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Teff vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Omelette

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, while Omelette has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Omelette.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11816.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
~equal in Calcium ~48mg
~equal in Potassium ~117mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 0% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1320.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1069.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3003.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1693.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%
~equal in Water ~76.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Omelette Opinion
Calories 101kcal 154kcal Omelette
Protein 3.87g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 0.65g 11.66g Omelette
Net carbs 17.06g 0.64g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 0.64g Teff
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg Teff
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 50mg 11mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 48mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 117mg Omelette
Iron 2.05mg 1.48mg Teff
Sugar 0.31g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.063mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.09mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 167mg Omelette
Sodium 8mg 155mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 2.86mg 0.024mg Teff
Selenium 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.034mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.064mg Teff
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.143mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Folate 18µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.709g Teff
Choline 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 3.319g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.149mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.311mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.109mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.125mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.2mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.088mg 0.26mg Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Omelette
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
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.