Teff vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Teff and Taro leaves
- Teff has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Taro leaves has more Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Calcium.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 93% more than Taro leaves.
- Teff contains 3 times more Zinc than Taro leaves. While Teff contains 1.11mg of Zinc, Taro leaves contain only 0.41mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, cooked and Taro leaves, 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 ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +505.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +241150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 6.7g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 107mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.25mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.27mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 126µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.114mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.