Teff vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between teff and Peruvian groundcherry
- Teff has more iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A and vitamin B3.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 14% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times less calcium than teff. Teff contains 49mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +444.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
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Fats
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 124% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 2.8mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 40mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 11.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.