Teff vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between teff and peppermint?
- Teff is higher in manganese and vitamin B1, yet peppermint is higher in iron, folate, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, and copper.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 73% more.
- Teff has 2 times more vitamin B1 than peppermint. While teff has 0.183mg of vitamin B1, peppermint has only 0.082mg.
- The glycemic index of teff is lower.
We used Teff, cooked and Peppermint, fresh types in this article.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +395.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +431.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.6% |
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 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +706.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
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:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.5% |
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Protein
~3.75g
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Water
~78.65g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.176mg | 73% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 5.08mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 212µg | 24% |
| Folate | 18µg | 114µg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 8g | 21% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 243mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.266mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 569mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.329mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.706mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 70kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 14.89g | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 3.75g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)