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Teff vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Teff and Tuna Bluefin

  • Teff has more Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, while Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%

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
1
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%
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% 151% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1059.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.9%
Contains more FatsFats +866.2%
Contains more OtherOther +584.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Calories 101kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Protein 3.87g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 0.65g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Net carbs 17.06g 0g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 0g Teff
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Teff
Magnesium 50mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 49mg 10mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Iron 2.05mg 1.31mg Teff
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.11mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 0.77mg Teff
Phosphorus 120mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 8mg 50mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 2.86mg 0.02mg Teff
Selenium 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 18µg 2µg Teff
Saturated Fat 1.612g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.149mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 0.311mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.109mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.125mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.2mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.088mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Tuna Bluefin
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
158%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.