Teff vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Teff and Refried beans?
- Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Refried beans are richer in Potassium.
- Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 112% higher.
- Teff has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Refried beans. Teff has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Refried beans have 0.076mg.
- Teff contains less Sodium.
We used Teff, cooked and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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.
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Calcium
+69%
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Iron
+42.4%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+30.4%
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Sodium
-97.8%
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Zinc
+91.4%
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Copper
+75.2%
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Manganese
+889.6%
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Potassium
+198.1%
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Calcium
+69%
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Iron
+42.4%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+30.4%
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Sodium
-97.8%
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Zinc
+91.4%
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Copper
+75.2%
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Manganese
+889.6%
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Potassium
+198.1%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B1
+140.8%
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Vitamin B3
+147.7%
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Folate
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+139.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.103
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+140.8%
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Vitamin B3
+147.7%
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Folate
+63.6%
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Vitamin B2
+139.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.103
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+46.6%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Fats
+209.2%
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Other
+147.8%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Carbs
+46.6%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Fats
+209.2%
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+147.8%
Equal in Water - 77.75
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 17.06g | 9.85g | |
Protein | 3.87g | 4.98g | |
Fats | 0.65g | 2.01g | |
Carbs | 19.86g | 13.55g | |
Calories | 101kcal | 90kcal | |
Starch | 7.43g | ||
Sugar | 0.54g | ||
Fiber | 2.8g | 3.7g | |
Calcium | 49mg | 29mg | |
Iron | 2.05mg | 1.44mg | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 35mg | |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 92mg | |
Potassium | 107mg | 319mg | |
Sodium | 8mg | 370mg | |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.58mg | |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.129mg | |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.289mg | |
Selenium | 5.8µg | ||
Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.09mg | ||
Vitamin C | 6mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.076mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.079mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.367mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.103mg | |
Folate | 18µg | 11µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.065mg | |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.231mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.242mg | |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.438mg | |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.377mg | |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.083mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.297mg | |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.287mg | |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 153mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.016g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.631g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.