Teff vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and spinach raw
- Teff has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin A, folate, potassium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin A needs 187% more than teff.
- Spinach raw has 3 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 2.86mg of manganese, while spinach raw has 0.897mg.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of teff is 57, while the glycemic index of spinach raw is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Spinach, 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 CopperCopper | +73.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +109.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +421.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
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 | +134.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +472.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +977.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 402% | |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.897mg | 85% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 469µg | 52% |
Folate | 18µg | 194µg | 44% |
Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 31% | |
Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 14% | |
Potassium | 107mg | 558mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.189mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 49mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.078mg | 9% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 2.71mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 50mg | 79mg | 7% |
Calcium | 49mg | 99mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 3.63g | 5% |
Choline | 19.3mg | 4% | |
Calories | 101kcal | 23kcal | 4% |
Sodium | 8mg | 79mg | 3% |
Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
Protein | 3.87g | 2.86g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.724mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.65g | 0.39g | 0% |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 1.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.42g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.15g | 0% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +447.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
Contains more OtherOther | +149.3% |