Teff vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are teff and wheat different?
- Wheat has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, and vitamin B2 than teff.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for wheat is 55% higher.
Teff, cooked and Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +641.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +584.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 508mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.553mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 6.738mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 4.16mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.419mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 144mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.419mg | 20% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 13.68g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 3.52mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 71.13g | 17% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 339kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 3.012mg | 7% |
| Folate | 18µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.65g | 2.47g | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)