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Teff vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Teff and Spelt

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium in Spelt is higher than in Teff.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Phosphorus 40% more than Teff.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
1
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%
Spelt
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.6%
Contains more IronIron +116.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +234.2%
~equal in Sodium ~8mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.983mg

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
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 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Spelt
9
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% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +652.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
1
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Spelt
4
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +579.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.5%
Contains more FatsFats +273.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.4%
Contains more OtherOther +159.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Spelt Opinion
Calories 101kcal 338kcal Spelt
Protein 3.87g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 0.65g 2.43g Spelt
Net carbs 17.06g 59.49g Spelt
Carbs 19.86g 70.19g Spelt
Magnesium 50mg 136mg Spelt
Calcium 49mg 27mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 388mg Spelt
Iron 2.05mg 4.44mg Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Teff
Fiber 2.8g 10.7g Spelt
Copper 0.226mg 0.511mg Spelt
Zinc 1.11mg 3.28mg Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 120mg 401mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 8mg
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 2.86mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.23mg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 18µg 45µg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.149mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.311mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.109mg 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.125mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.2mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.088mg 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (8 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.