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Teff vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Teff and Pretzel

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Pretzel is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 80% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel has 2 times less Magnesium than Teff. Teff has 50mg of Magnesium, while Pretzel has 29mg.
  • Teff contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.4%
Contains more IronIron +123.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +906.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +479.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +822.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +2293.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.4%
Contains more FatsFats +350.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.8%
Contains more OtherOther +408.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Pretzel Opinion
Calories 101kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Protein 3.87g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 0.65g 2.93g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 17.06g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 19.86g 80.39g Pretzel
Magnesium 50mg 29mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 27mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 2.05mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.226mg 0.156mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 1.04mg Teff
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 120mg 128mg Pretzel
Sodium 8mg 1240mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Manganese 2.86mg 1.015mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.074mg Teff
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 18µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Teff
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.149mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.311mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.109mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.125mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.2mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.088mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.