Teff vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and pumpkin seeds?
- Teff is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, yet pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 103% higher.
- Teff has 6 times more Manganese than pumpkin seeds. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while pumpkin seeds have 0.496mg.
We used Teff, cooked and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +476.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +424% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +758.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +827.9% |
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 | +438.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1565.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +379.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2884.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +450.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 446kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 18.55g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 19.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 35.35g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 53.75g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 262mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 55mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 919mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.31mg |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 18.4g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.69mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 62IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.496mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.037mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.326mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.683mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.956mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.417mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.924mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 1.491mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.515mg |
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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
8%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.