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Teff vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Pumpkin leaves

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Pumpkin leaves has more Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 109% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 6 times less Zinc than Teff. Teff contains 1.11mg of Zinc, while Pumpkin leaves contain 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Pumpkin leaves, 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.
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +455%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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.
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.92mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24%
Contains more OtherOther +79.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Teff Pumpkin leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 101kcal 19kcal Teff
Protein 3.87g 3.15g Teff
Fats 0.65g 0.4g Teff
Vitamin C 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Net carbs 17.06g 2.33g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 2.33g Teff
Magnesium 50mg 38mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 39mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.05mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.8g Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.133mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.2mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 104mg Teff
Sodium 8mg 11mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 2.86mg 0.355mg Teff
Selenium 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.094mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 18µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.041mg
Threonine 0.149mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.311mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.109mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.125mg 0.054mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.171mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg 0.181mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg 0.05mg Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Pumpkin leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Teff
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.