Teff vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Teff and Scallion
- Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Scallion has more Folate, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 117% higher.
- Scallion has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Teff. Teff has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Scallion has 0.055mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1687.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.9% |
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 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +49750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 4.74g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 7.34g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin K | 207µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 5.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.032mg |
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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
8%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.