Teff vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Teff and Thyme
- Teff has more Manganese, however, Thyme has more Iron, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 193% more.
- Teff has 2 times more Manganese than Thyme. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while Thyme has 1.719mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Teff, cooked and Thyme, fresh.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +726.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +469.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +751.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.1% |
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 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +363.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 101kcal | |
| Protein | 3.87g | 5.56g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 160.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 10.45g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 24.45g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 160mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 405mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 609mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 17.45mg |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 14g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.555mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 1.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 4751IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 238µg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.719mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 1.824mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 45µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.467g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.114mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.262mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.126mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.307mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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%
86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)