Teff vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between teff and welsh onion?
- Teff is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, yet welsh onion is richer in vitamin A.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 118% higher.
- Teff has 4 times more vitamin B1 than welsh onion. Teff has 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while welsh onion has 0.05mg.
- Welsh onion has a lower glycemic index than teff.
We used Teff, cooked and Onions, welsh, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +117.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1987.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
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 | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
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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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg | 161% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.137mg | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.07mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 49mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 23mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.52mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 6.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 212mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.033mg | 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.