Teff vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between teff and red cabbage
- Teff has more manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc; however, red cabbage is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Teff covers your daily manganese needs 114% more than red cabbage.
- Red cabbage contains 13 times less copper than teff. Teff contains 0.226mg of copper, while red cabbage contains 0.017mg.
- The glycemic index of teff is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Teff, cooked and Cabbage, red, 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 | +212.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +156.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1229.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +404.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1077% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.1% |
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 | +185.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.5% |
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:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +306.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.243mg | 114% |
Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% | |
Vitamin K | 38.2µg | 32% | |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.017mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 30mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.209mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 50mg | 16mg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
Protein | 3.87g | 1.43g | 5% |
Calories | 101kcal | 31kcal | 4% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 7.37g | 4% |
Potassium | 107mg | 243mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.147mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.418mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
Choline | 17.1mg | 3% | |
Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
Fats | 0.65g | 0.16g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 5.27g | N/A |
Calcium | 49mg | 45mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.83g | N/A | |
Folate | 18µg | 18µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.024mg | 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%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%

14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?

Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)