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Teff vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Turkey meat different?

  • Teff is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 124% higher.
  • Teff contains 2 times more Copper than Turkey meat. While Teff contains 0.226mg of Copper, Turkey meat contains only 0.093mg.

Teff, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +88.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +143%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.8%

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
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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 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +751.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33000%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1036.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 101kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Protein 3.87g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.65g 7.39g Turkey meat
Net carbs 17.06g 0.06g Teff
Carbs 19.86g 0.06g Teff
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Teff
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 50mg 30mg Teff
Calcium 49mg 14mg Teff
Potassium 107mg 239mg Turkey meat
Iron 2.05mg 1.09mg Teff
Fiber 2.8g 0g Teff
Copper 0.226mg 0.093mg Teff
Zinc 1.11mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 120mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 8mg 103mg Teff
Vitamin A 2IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 2.86mg 0.014mg Teff
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.045mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.909mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 18µg 9µg Teff
Trans Fat 0.101g Teff
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.149mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.311mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.109mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.125mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.2mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.088mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Teff
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.