Teff vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and peanuts
- Teff has more manganese; however, peanuts are richer in copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 102% more than teff.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of teff is 57, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Peanuts, all types, 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 less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +236% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +558.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +123.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +406.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +194.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.3% |
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 | +249.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1227.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 104% | |
Copper | 0.226mg | 1.144mg | 102% |
Fats | 0.65g | 49.24g | 75% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 12.066mg | 70% |
Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 61% | |
Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
Folate | 18µg | 240µg | 56% |
Protein | 3.87g | 25.8g | 44% |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.934mg | 40% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.64mg | 38% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 376mg | 37% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 35% | |
Iron | 2.05mg | 4.58mg | 32% |
Saturated fat | 6.279g | 29% | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 168mg | 28% |
Calories | 101kcal | 567kcal | 23% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 8.5g | 23% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 3.27mg | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.348mg | 19% |
Potassium | 107mg | 705mg | 18% |
Selenium | 7.2µg | 13% | |
Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
Calcium | 49mg | 92mg | 4% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 16.13g | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 7.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
Sodium | 8mg | 18mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1052.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +566.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7475.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +237.7% |