Teff vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between teff and khorasan wheat
- Teff contains less phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than khorasan wheat.
- Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 35% higher.
- Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40, while the glycemic index of teff is 57.
The food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 | +122.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +83.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +123.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +231.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +457.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +601.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 81.5µg | 148% | |
Phosphorus | 120mg | 364mg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 6.375mg | 34% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11.1g | 33% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.566mg | 32% |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.506mg | 31% |
Zinc | 1.11mg | 3.68mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.05mg | 3.77mg | 22% |
Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
Protein | 3.87g | 14.54g | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 19% | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 130mg | 19% |
Carbs | 19.86g | 70.58g | 17% |
Calories | 101kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.259mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.184mg | 12% |
Potassium | 107mg | 403mg | 9% |
Manganese | 2.86mg | 2.735mg | 5% |
Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 49mg | 22mg | 3% |
Fats | 0.65g | 2.13g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 0.196g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 17.06g | 59.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.2mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
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:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Contains more WaterWater | +576.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +227.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +143.5% |