Teff vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Teff and Potato
- Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 116% more than Potato.
- Potato contains 4 times less Calcium than Teff. Teff contains 49mg of Calcium, while Potato contains 12mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Iron
+153.1%
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Magnesium
+117.4%
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Phosphorus
+110.5%
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Zinc
+270%
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Copper
+105.5%
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Manganese
+1330%
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Potassium
+297.2%
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Sodium
-25%
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Calcium
+308.3%
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Iron
+153.1%
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Magnesium
+117.4%
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Phosphorus
+110.5%
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Zinc
+270%
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Copper
+105.5%
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Manganese
+1330%
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Potassium
+297.2%
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-25%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+16.7%
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Vitamin B6
+207.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+16.7%
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Vitamin B6
+207.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+88.8%
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Fats
+622.2%
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Carbs
+13.6%
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+62.3%
Equal in Water - 79.25
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Protein
+88.8%
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+622.2%
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+13.6%
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+62.3%
Equal in Water - 79.25
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 Sugar |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 101kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.035mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)