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Teff vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between teff and paprika

  • Teff has more manganese, while paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Paprika contains 2 times less manganese than teff. Teff contains 2.86mg of manganese, while paprika contains 1.59mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Spices, paprika.

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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
2
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +256%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +367.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2030.8%
Contains more IronIron +931.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.7%

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% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2107.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +566.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1883.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1021.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 2.05mg 21.14mg 239%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 2.141mg 157%
Fiber 2.8g 34.9g 128%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 1.23mg 92%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 107mg 2280mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 10.06mg 57%
Manganese 2.86mg 1.59mg 55%
Copper 0.226mg 0.713mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Magnesium 50mg 178mg 30%
Zinc 1.11mg 4.33mg 29%
Phosphorus 120mg 314mg 28%
Protein 3.87g 14.14g 21%
Fats 0.65g 12.89g 19%
Calcium 49mg 229mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.33mg 12%
Carbs 19.86g 53.99g 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.14g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calories 101kcal 282kcal 9%
Folate 18µg 49µg 8%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Sodium 8mg 68mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 17.06g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.311mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.109mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.2mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Teff Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.