Teff vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between teff and watercress
- Teff has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, watercress has more vitamin A and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 114% higher.
- Watercress has 10 times less iron than teff. Teff has 2.05mg of iron, while watercress has 0.2mg.
- Teff has a higher glycemic index than watercress.
Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked and Watercress, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +925% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +909.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1072.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.4% |
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 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1439.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.244mg | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 120mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 330mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 1.29g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 11kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
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.