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Turkey meat vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Teff different?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 124% higher.
  • Teff has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Teff, cooked 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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%

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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +751.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1036.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33000%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Teff
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 Turkey meat Teff Opinion
Calories 189kcal 101kcal Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 3.87g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.65g Turkey meat
Net carbs 0.06g 17.06g Teff
Carbs 0.06g 19.86g Teff
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Teff
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 50mg Teff
Calcium 14mg 49mg Teff
Potassium 239mg 107mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 2.05mg Teff
Fiber 0g 2.8g Teff
Copper 0.093mg 0.226mg Teff
Zinc 2.48mg 1.11mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 120mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 8mg Teff
Vitamin A 39IU 2IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.033mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.909mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.097mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 18µg 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 0.291mg 0.041mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.149mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.146mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.311mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.109mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.125mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.203mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.2mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.088mg 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
Turkey meat Teff
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
50%
Turkey meat
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
67%
Teff

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.